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Decksen Family History

Decksen 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: Derksen, Decker, Hecksel, Docken, Becken, Deeken, Dicken, Doerksen

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Where is the Decksen family from?

You can see how Decksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decksen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Decksen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Decksen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decksen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decksen families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Decksen 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 Decksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decksen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Decksen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Decksen. For the veterans among your Decksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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