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Dekard Family History

Dekard 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: Denard, Deckard, Beard, Dear, Seward, Demark, Demar, Legard, Dewart

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Where is the Dekard family from?

You can see how Dekard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dekard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dekard families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dekard's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dekard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Dekard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dekard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dekard. For the veterans among your Dekard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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