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Dekraay Family History

Dekraay 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: De Raad, Dery, Derham, Dearman, Demay, Kraly, Derry, Duray, Dray

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Where is the Dekraay family from?

You can see how Dekraay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekraay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekraay family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dekraay's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Dekraay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dekraay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekraay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dekraay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dekraay. For the veterans among your Dekraay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekraay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dekraay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dekraay in 1962 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekraay 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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