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Decoe Family History

Decoe 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: Deboe, Defoe, Devoe, Deyoe, Decou, Depoe, Deo, Deacon, Decker, Dech

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Where is the Decoe family from?

You can see how Decoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Decoe families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Decoe's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Decoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoe 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 266 census records available for the last name Decoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoe 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 Decoe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Decoe. For the veterans among your Decoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Decoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Decoe in 1963 was 55, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoe 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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