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Deheck Family History

Deheck 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: Heck, Reeck, Scheck, Deck, Lebeck, Check, Dobeck, Demick, Derick

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Where is the Deheck family from?

You can see how Deheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deheck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deheck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Deheck families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Deheck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deheck. 80% of Deheck 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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What Deheck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Deheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deheck 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Deheck. 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 70 military records available for the last name Deheck. For the veterans among your Deheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deheck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Deheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deheck in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2001.

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