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Decheek Family History

Decheek Name 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: Dechert, De Heer, Cheek, Dechene, Schenk, Cleek, Becher, Dichter

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decheek 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 Decheek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Decheek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Decheek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decheek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Decheek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 14 military records available for the last name Decheek. For the veterans among your Decheek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decheek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Decheek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decheek in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 1995.

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