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Dechon Family History

Dechon 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: Duchon, Deshon, Chon, Denton, Deacon, Dehn, Dech, Pichon, Dechant

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Where is the Dechon family from?

You can see how Dechon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechon family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dechon's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Dechon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechon 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 Dechon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dechon. 100% of Dechon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dechon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Dechon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dechon. 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 80 military records available for the last name Dechon. For the veterans among your Dechon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dechon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dechon in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechon 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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