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Decosa Family History

Decosa 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: Delos, Decoste, De Sa, Demos, Devos, Delisa, Pecora, Debose, Decoux

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Where is the Decosa family from?

You can see how Decosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decosa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Decosa family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Decosa's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Decosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Decosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decosa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Decosa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Decosa. For the veterans among your Decosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decosa lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Decosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decosa in 1983 was 80, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decosa 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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