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Deckner Family History

Deckner 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, Beckner, Reckner, Leckner, Dicker, Ducker, Ecker, Necker

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Where is the Deckner family from?

You can see how Deckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Deckner families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Deckner's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Deckner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deckner. 24% of Deckner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Truck Farmer
    12%
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What Deckner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Deckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckner 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Deckner. 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 184 military records available for the last name Deckner. For the veterans among your Deckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Deckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Deckner in 1956 was 32, and 84 in 2003.

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