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Dekar Family History

Dekar 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: Dear, Demar, Dewar, Debar, Detar, Pekar, Bear, Dean, Pear, Deak

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Where is the Dekar family from?

You can see how Dekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dekar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dekar families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dekar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dekar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekar 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 Dekar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitching was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekar. 100% of Dekar women worked as a Stitching.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitching
    100%

What Dekar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Dekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekar 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Dekar. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dekar. For the veterans among your Dekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dekar in 1955 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekar 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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