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Decelles Family History

Decelles Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Decelle.

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


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Where is the Decelles family from?

You can see how Decelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decelles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decelles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 198 Decelles families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Decelles's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decelles families in 1911.
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What did your Decelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Decelles. 31% of Decelles men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Decelles women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decelles were Cultivateur and House Housemaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • House Housemaid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Decelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decelles 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Decelles. 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 366 military records available for the last name Decelles. For the veterans among your Decelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decelles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Decelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Decelles in 1954 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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