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Dekkert Family History

Dekkert 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: Dekker, Deckert, Decker, Dickert, Benkert, Dessert, Dechert, Beckert

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Where is the Dekkert family from?

You can see how Dekkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekkert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Dekkert families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Dekkert families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekkert's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dekkert families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dekkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekkert 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dekkert. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dekkert. For the veterans among your Dekkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekkert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dekkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dekkert in 1960 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekkert 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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