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Dekaster Family History

Dekaster 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: Demaster, Dempster, Easter, Delauter, Kaster, Demasters, Deuster

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Where is the Dekaster family from?

You can see how Dekaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekaster family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dekaster's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dekaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dekaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekaster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dekaster. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dekaster. For the veterans among your Dekaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekaster lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Dekaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dekaster in 1972 was 90, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekaster 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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