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Decaen Family History

Decaen Surname 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: Dean, Decker, Dennen, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Demann, Demain

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Where is the Decaen family from?

You can see how Decaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Decaen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Decaen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Decaen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Decaen families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Decaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaen 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Decaen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Decaen. For the veterans among your Decaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Decaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Decaen in 1971 was 55, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decaen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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