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Deconing Family History

Deconing Surname 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: De Koning, Denning, Dehning, Henning, Dorning, Penning, Kenning

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Where is the Deconing family from?

You can see how Deconing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deconing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deconing families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deconing's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Deconing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deconing 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

There are 81 census records available for the last name Deconing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deconing 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deconing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Deconing. For the veterans among your Deconing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deconing lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Deconing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deconing in 1959 was 57, and 71 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deconing 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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