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Dekinder Family History

Dekinder 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: Kinder, Deringer, Devine, Winder, Leiner, Beringer, Kinker, Levander

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Where is the Dekinder family from?

You can see how Dekinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekinder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekinder families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Dekinder families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekinder's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dekinder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekinder 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 Dekinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekinder. 100% of Dekinder men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Dekinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Dekinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekinder 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dekinder. 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 96 military records available for the last name Dekinder. For the veterans among your Dekinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekinder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dekinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dekinder in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekinder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekinder 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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