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Dektor Family History

Dektor 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: Doktor, Hector, Nestor, Denton, Doctor, Deter, Deiter, Dokter, Rector

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Where is the Dektor family from?

You can see how Dektor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dektor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dektor families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dektor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dektor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dektor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dektor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dektor. 100% of Dektor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dektor women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dektor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dektor 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dektor. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dektor. For the veterans among your Dektor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dektor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dektor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dektor in 1970 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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