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Deketelaere Family History

Deketelaere 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: Demeter, Keeler, Teffeteller, Kettler, Debaere, Ketelsen

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Deketelaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deketelaere 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Deketelaere. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Deketelaere. For the veterans among your Deketelaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deketelaere lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Deketelaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deketelaere in 1982 was 81, and 50 in 2004.

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