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Dekens Family History

Dekens 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: Desens, Devens, Debes, Dees, Dykes, Lebens, Deveny, Neuens, Levens

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Where is the Dekens family from?

You can see how Dekens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dekens family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dekens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekens 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 Dekens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Crusher Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekens. 50% of Dekens men worked as a Crusher Man.

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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

  • Crusher Man
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dekens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Dekens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekens 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Dekens. 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 66 military records available for the last name Dekens. For the veterans among your Dekens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dekens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dekens in 1963 was 74, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekens 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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