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Dekat Family History

Dekat 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: Dean, Donat, Dear, Deak, Ducat, Demar, Neat, Dent, Demay, Dewart

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Where is the Dekat family from?

You can see how Dekat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Dekat families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekat's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dekat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekat 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 Dekat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekat. 59% of Dekat men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

What Dekat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Dekat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekat 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dekat. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dekat. For the veterans among your Dekat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dekat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dekat in 1963 was 88, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekat 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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