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Dekelver Family History

Dekelver 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: Keller, Demeter, Demler, De Keyser, Kelner, Deneve, Keeler, Dengler

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Where is the Dekelver family from?

You can see how Dekelver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekelver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dekelver families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Dekelver families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekelver's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dekelver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekelver 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 Dekelver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dekelver. 100% of Dekelver men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dekelver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Dekelver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekelver 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dekelver. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dekelver. For the veterans among your Dekelver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekelver lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Dekelver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dekelver in 1956 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekelver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekelver 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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