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Dekiep Family History

Dekiep 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: Deep, Denier, Dekker, Deziel, Dekle, Diep, Depies, Daniel, Kiel, Duke

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Where is the Dekiep family from?

You can see how Dekiep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekiep family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dekiep families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekiep's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekiep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekiep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dekiep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dekiep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekiep 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dekiep. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dekiep. For the veterans among your Dekiep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekiep lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dekiep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dekiep in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekiep 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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