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Dekoster Family History

Dekoster 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: Dempster, Koster, Doster, Decoste, Deuster, De Coster, Deister

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Where is the Dekoster family from?

You can see how Dekoster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekoster family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dekoster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Dekoster families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekoster's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dekoster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekoster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dekoster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dekoster. 50% of Dekoster men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dekoster women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Dekoster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Dekoster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekoster 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Dekoster. 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 164 military records available for the last name Dekoster. For the veterans among your Dekoster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekoster lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dekoster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dekoster in 1960 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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