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Idecker Family History

Idecker 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: Decker, Ideker, Dicker, Ducker, Ecker, Necker, Recker, Noecker

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Where is the Idecker family from?

You can see how Idecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Idecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Idecker families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Idecker's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Idecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idecker 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 Idecker ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Idecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Idecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Idecker. 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 17 military records available for the last name Idecker. For the veterans among your Idecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idecker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Idecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Idecker in 1973 was 41, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Idecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idecker 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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