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Deckowitz Family History

Deckowitz 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: Berkowitz, Duckwitz, Lefkowitz, Lewkowicz, Rakowitz, Beckwith

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Where is the Deckowitz family from?

You can see how Deckowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckowitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deckowitz families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Deckowitz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deckowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deckowitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deckowitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Deckowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckowitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deckowitz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deckowitz. For the veterans among your Deckowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckowitz lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Deckowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deckowitz in 1980 was 73, and 84 in 1997.

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