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Dekko Family History

Dekko 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: Demko, Desko, Deo, Deak, Dacko, Perko, Denke, Danko, Delo, Deck

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Where is the Dekko family from?

You can see how Dekko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dekko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dekko families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dekko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dekko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekko 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 Dekko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dekko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dekko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekko 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dekko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dekko. For the veterans among your Dekko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dekko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dekko in 1966 was 87, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekko 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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