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Decio Family History

Decio 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: Recio, Desio, Denio, Deo, Dacko, Dech, Devin, Cecil, Delo, Decuir

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Where is the Decio family from?

You can see how Decio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Decio families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Decio's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Decio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decio 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 Decio ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Decio. 100% of Decio men worked as a Hotel Waiter and 100% of Decio women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Hotel Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Decio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Decio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decio 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Decio. 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 82 military records available for the last name Decio. For the veterans among your Decio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decio lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Decio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Decio in 1970 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decio 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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