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Decko Family History

Decko 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: Dacko, Deck, Demko, Fecko, Desko, Beck, Heck, Dick, Duck, Peck

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Where is the Decko family from?

You can see how Decko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Decko families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Decko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Decko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bench Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decko. 100% of Decko men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Decko women worked as a Bench Hand. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Decko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decko 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Decko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Decko. For the veterans among your Decko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Decko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decko in 1971 was 31, and 88 in 2003.

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