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Deckmann Family History

Deckmann 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: Dickmann, Dieckmann, Heckmann, Eckmann, Deckman, Beckmann, Dickman

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Where is the Deckmann family from?

You can see how Deckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deckmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Deckmann families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deckmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deckmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckmann 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 Deckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Sewing Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckmann. 50% of Deckmann men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Deckmann women worked as a Sewing Mach Operator.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Mach Operator
    100%

What Deckmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Deckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckmann 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Deckmann. 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 81 military records available for the last name Deckmann. For the veterans among your Deckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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