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Deckinger Family History

Deckinger 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: Seckinger, Deringer, Deininger, Dendinger, Denninger, Denlinger

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Where is the Deckinger family from?

You can see how Deckinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Deckinger families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Deckinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deckinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deckinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckinger. 72% of Deckinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deckinger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Deckinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Deckinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckinger 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Deckinger. 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 119 military records available for the last name Deckinger. For the veterans among your Deckinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deckinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deckinger in 1965 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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