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Dechand Family History

Dechand 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: Dechant, Chand, Deland, Demand, Bachand, Deehan, Bechard, Degrand

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Where is the Dechand family from?

You can see how Dechand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dechand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 62 Dechand families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Dechand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dechand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dechand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dechand. 100% of Dechand men worked as a Journalier.

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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
    100%

What Dechand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Dechand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechand 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Dechand. 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 147 military records available for the last name Dechand. For the veterans among your Dechand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dechand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dechand in 1964 was 67, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechand 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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