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Deckey Family History

Deckey 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: Decker, Beckey, Dickey, Leckey, Dicker, Ducker, Ecker, Dockery

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Where is the Deckey family from?

You can see how Deckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Deckey families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Deckey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deckey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckey. 23% of Deckey men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Deckey women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deckey were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckey 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Deckey. 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 115 military records available for the last name Deckey. For the veterans among your Deckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Deckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deckey in 1968 was 71, and 89 in 1998.

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