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Dechamp Family History

Dechamp 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: Decamp, Duchamp, Deschamp, Derham, Dechant, Champ, Denham, Schamp

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Where is the Dechamp family from?

You can see how Dechamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechamp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechamp families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 81 Dechamp families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dechamp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dechamp families in 1911.
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What did your Dechamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dechamp. 34% of Dechamp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dechamp women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dechamp were Cultivateur and Gouvernante. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Cultivateur
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Milliner
    50%
  • Gouvernante
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dechamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechamp 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Dechamp. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dechamp. For the veterans among your Dechamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechamp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dechamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dechamp in 1967 was 43, and 68 in 2003.

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