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Deknikker Family History

Deknikker 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: Denier, Dekker, Denker, Deininger, Denninger, Dencker, Denike, Dicker

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Where is the Deknikker family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deknikker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deknikker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deknikker. 100% of Deknikker men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Deknikker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deknikker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deknikker. 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 42 military records available for the last name Deknikker. For the veterans among your Deknikker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deknikker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Deknikker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deknikker in 1971 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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