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Deckelmeier Family History

Deckelmeier 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: Berkemeier, Beckemeyer, Hockemeyer, Deckelman, Kreikemeier, Dickmeyer

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Where is the Deckelmeier family from?

You can see how Deckelmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckelmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Deckelmeier families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deckelmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deckelmeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckelmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deckelmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tile Setter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deckelmeier. 100% of Deckelmeier men worked as a Tile Setter. .

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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

  • Tile Setter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Deckelmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckelmeier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Deckelmeier. 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 46 military records available for the last name Deckelmeier. For the veterans among your Deckelmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckelmeier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deckelmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deckelmeier in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2002.

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