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Dechaney Family History

Dechaney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Dechant, Chaney, Mchaney, Dechaine, Deshane

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Where is the Dechaney family from?

You can see how Dechaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechaney family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dechaney's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Dechaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechaney 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 150 census records available for the last name Dechaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechaney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dechaney. 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 Dechaney. For the veterans among your Dechaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechaney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dechaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dechaney in 1967 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechaney 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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