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Dekorn Family History

Dekorn 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: Korn, Demory, Debord, Dorn, Dedon, Dejohn, Devon, Devore, Dern, Deon

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Where is the Dekorn family from?

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

What did your Dekorn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Dekorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekorn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dekorn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dekorn. For the veterans among your Dekorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekorn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Dekorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dekorn in 1979 was 95, and 84 in 2004.

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