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Deck Family History

Deck Name Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a roofer from Middle High German decke ‘covering roof’. Compare the later form Decker . Dutch and North German: from the personal name Deck a local pet form of Dutch Diederik (see Dederick ) or German Dietrich .

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


Similar surnames: Duck, Beck, Dick, Peck, Eck, Heck, Dack, Denk, Weck, Reck

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Where is the Deck family from?

You can see how Deck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Deck families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Deck's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Deck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deck. 45% of Deck men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Deck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deck were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Deck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deck 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Deck. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Deck. For the veterans among your Deck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deck lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Deck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deck in 1951 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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