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Decost Family History

Decost 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: Decoste, Devost, Delos, Drost, Demos, Dost, Devos, Debose, Decoux

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Where is the Decost family from?

You can see how Decost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decost family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decost families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 27 Decost families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Decost's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Decost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decost ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Decost. 69% of Decost men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    69%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Journalier
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decost 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Decost. 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 145 military records available for the last name Decost. For the veterans among your Decost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decost lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Decost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Decost in 1962 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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