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Decasper Family History

Decasper 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: Casper, Desper, Demaster, Dempster, Easter, Decker, Draper, Casler

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Where is the Decasper family from?

You can see how Decasper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decasper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decasper family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Decasper's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Decasper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decasper 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 33 census records available for the last name Decasper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decasper 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 Decasper. 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 16 military records available for the last name Decasper. For the veterans among your Decasper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decasper lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Decasper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Decasper in 1985 was 76, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decasper 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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