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Dekany Family History

Dekany 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: Delany, Devany, Dean, Delaney, Devaney, Denny, Demay, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Dekany family from?

You can see how Dekany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dekany families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dekany's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dekany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dekany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dekany. 50% of Dekany men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Dekany women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Dekany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Dekany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekany 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Dekany. 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 78 military records available for the last name Dekany. For the veterans among your Dekany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekany lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dekany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dekany in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekany 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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