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Deeker Family History

Deeker Name Meaning

see Dicker .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Decker, Dieker, Beeker, Dekker, Denker, Meeker, Deemer, Delker

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Where is the Deeker family from?

You can see how Deeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Deeker families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deeker's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deeker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deeker. 31% of Deeker men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Deeker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deeker were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeker 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Deeker. 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 371 military records available for the last name Deeker. For the veterans among your Deeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Deeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deeker in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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