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Decell Family History

Decell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Decelle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Decell family from?

You can see how Decell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Decell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Decell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Decell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Decell families in 1911.
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What did your Decell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decell. 43% of Decell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

What Decell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Decell. 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 249 military records available for the last name Decell. For the veterans among your Decell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Decell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Decell in 1943 was 52, and 103 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decell 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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