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Dekeles Family History

Dekeles 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: Delles, Deeley, Reveles, Dekle, Deselms, Decelles, Bekele, Seeley

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Where is the Dekeles family from?

You can see how Dekeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekeles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekeles family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekeles's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dekeles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekeles 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 5 census records available for the last name Dekeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekeles 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dekeles. 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 Dekeles. For the veterans among your Dekeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekeles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dekeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dekeles in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekeles 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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