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Deker Family History

Deker 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: Decker, Deger, Reker, Deter, Dieker, Deer, Dekker, Denker, Delker

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Where is the Deker family from?

You can see how Deker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deker family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Deker family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deker's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deker families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deker 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 Deker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deker. 32% of Deker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Deker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Deker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deker 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Deker. 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 149 military records available for the last name Deker. For the veterans among your Deker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deker in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deker 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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