Dekle Family History

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Dekle Name Meaning

Possibly an altered spelling of German Deckel (see Deckelman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Duble, Weikle, Nelle, Doble, Deeble, Delle, Keele, Yehle, Deale

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Dekle Family Origin

Where is the Dekle family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Dekle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dekle families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dekle family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dekle's in the USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dekle families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dekle Family Occupations

    What did your Dekle ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Dekle occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Dekle's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Dekle family was Carpenter. Farmer, Works In Saw Mill and Works On Farm were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dekle.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Works In Saw Mill

      10%

    • Works On Farm

      10%

    • Carpenter

      7%

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

    Dekle Historical Records

    What Dekle family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dekle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Dekle

    Passenger List

    There are 224 immigration records available for the last name Dekle. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dekle. For the veterans among your Dekle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dekle Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dekle lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dekle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dekle in 1952 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dekle

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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