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Dekas Family History

Dekas 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: Deas, Deras, Depas, Gekas, Lekas, Dykas, Demas, Dukas, Dean, Dear

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Where is the Dekas family from?

You can see how Dekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dekas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dekas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Dekas families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dekas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dekas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dekas 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 Dekas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Dekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dekas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dekas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dekas. For the veterans among your Dekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dekas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Dekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dekas in 1953 was 66, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dekas 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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