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Decoteau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Descoteaux . This surname is common among Native Americans in ND namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. It is also found among African Americans. Compare Decato .

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


Similar surnames: Descoteaux, Fecteau, Ducote, Decoste, Duchateau, Simoneau, Deloney

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Where is the Decoteau family from?

You can see how Decoteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decoteau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Decoteau families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decoteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decoteau families in 1911.
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What did your Decoteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Decoteau. 60% of Decoteau men worked as a Journalier. .

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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

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Decoteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoteau 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Decoteau. 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 710 military records available for the last name Decoteau. For the veterans among your Decoteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoteau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Decoteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Decoteau in 1944 was 29, and 46 in 2004.

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