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Decksey Family History

Decksey 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, Beckley, Reckley, Dempsey, Hecksel, Eckley, Beckey, Meckley

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Where is the Decksey family from?

You can see how Decksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decksey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Decksey families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decksey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Decksey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decksey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Decksey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Decksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decksey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Decksey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Decksey. For the veterans among your Decksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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