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Dekun Family History

Dekun 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: Dean, Dehn, Devin, Degan, Devan, Debus, Dedon, Dewan, Deman, Kun

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Where is the Dekun family from?

You can see how Dekun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dekun family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dekun's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dekun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dekun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dekun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekun 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dekun. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dekun. For the veterans among your Dekun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekun lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Dekun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dekun in 1973 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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