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Deicke Family History

Deicke 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: Dicke, Deike, Eicke, Dicker, Dick, Decker, Deluke, Denke, Dice, Eike

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Where is the Deicke family from?

You can see how Deicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deicke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Deicke families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Deicke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deicke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deicke. 34% of Deicke men worked as a Musician. .

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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

  • Musician
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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What Deicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deicke 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Deicke. 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 469 military records available for the last name Deicke. For the veterans among your Deicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deicke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deicke in 1966 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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