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Deckert Family History

Deckert Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Decker from an old personal name Tagahard composed of Old High German tac ‘day’ + hart ‘strong’.

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


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Where is the Deckert family from?

You can see how Deckert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Deckert families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deckert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deckert families in 1911.
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What did your Deckert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deckert. 100% of Deckert men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Deckert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deckert. 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 Deckert. For the veterans among your Deckert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckert lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Deckert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deckert in 1941 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deckert 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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