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Deckard Family History

Deckard Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Deckert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deckard family from?

You can see how Deckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Deckard families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Deckard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deckard families in 1911.
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What did your Deckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckard. 27% of Deckard men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Deckard women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deckard were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • House Keeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Deckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckard 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Deckard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Deckard. For the veterans among your Deckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Deckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deckard in 1949 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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