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Dekanich Family History

Dekanich Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stanich, Kalich, Vranich, Delach, Danish, Devich, Deich, Delich

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Where is the Dekanich family from?

You can see how Dekanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekanich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekanich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekanich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dekanich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dekanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekanich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Dekanich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Dekanich. For the veterans among your Dekanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekanich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dekanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dekanich in 1966 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekanich ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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