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Dekis Family History

Dekis 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: Denis, Deis, Ekis, Delis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Danis, Meis

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Where is the Dekis family from?

You can see how Dekis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dekis families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekis's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Dekis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Dekis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dekis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dekis. For the veterans among your Dekis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Dekis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dekis in 1984 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekis 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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