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Dechatelets Family History

Dechatelets 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: Deshotels, Charles, Debates, Dechant, Dechert, Chatelain, Deshields

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Where is the Dechatelets family from?

You can see how Dechatelets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechatelets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechatelets family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechatelets's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dechatelets families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Dechatelets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechatelets 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dechatelets. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Dechatelets. For the veterans among your Dechatelets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechatelets lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dechatelets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dechatelets in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 1994.

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