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Deckman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Deckmann: variant of Decker

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


Similar surnames: Weckman, Peckman, Beckman, Hickman, Heckman, Eckman, Deman, Dreckman

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Where is the Deckman family from?

You can see how Deckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deckman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Deckman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Deckman's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Deckman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deckman. 25% of Deckman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Deckman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deckman were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Deckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deckman 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Deckman. 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 788 military records available for the last name Deckman. For the veterans among your Deckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deckman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Deckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Deckman in 1960 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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