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Deko Family History

Deko 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: Deo, Delo, Demko, Debo, Dedo, Deyo, Deno, Demo, Deso, Desko

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Where is the Deko family from?

You can see how Deko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Deko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deko families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deko. 100% of Deko men worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Deko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Deko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deko 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Deko. 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 20 military records available for the last name Deko. For the veterans among your Deko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Deko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deko in 1974 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deko 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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