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Decklyn Family History

Decklyn 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: Deckman, Dickman, Decker, Seckler, Beckman, Heckler, Beckley

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Where is the Decklyn family from?

You can see how Decklyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decklyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decklyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decklyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decklyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decklyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decklyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Decklyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decklyn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decklyn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Decklyn. For the veterans among your Decklyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decklyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Decklyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Decklyn in 1971 was 79, and 92 in 1992.

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