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Dek Family History

Dek Name 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: Deo, Deak, Dey, Dee, Deck, Denk, Dew, Dec, Delk, Dyk

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Where is the Dek family from?

You can see how Dek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dek family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dek's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Dek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dek 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Dek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dek. For the veterans among your Dek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dek lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Dek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dek in 1996 was 53, and 21 in 1998.

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