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Decen Family History

Decen 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: Deren, Degen, Deen, Dean, Leven, Eden, Deacon, Decker, Deep, Dehn

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Where is the Decen family from?

You can see how Decen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Decen families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Decen's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Decen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decen 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 77 census records available for the last name Decen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Decen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Decen. For the veterans among your Decen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decen

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