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Dekoff Family History

Dekoff 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: Duboff, Koff, Medoff, Danoff, De Hoff, Skoff, Eoff, Beloff, Doroff

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Where is the Dekoff family from?

You can see how Dekoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dekoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dekoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dekoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dekoff. 100% of Dekoff 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 157 census records available for the last name Dekoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekoff 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Dekoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dekoff. For the veterans among your Dekoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekoff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Dekoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dekoff in 1973 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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