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Decorte Family History

Decorte Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a short person, from Middle Dutch corte ‘short’, preceded by the definite article de.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Decorte family from?

You can see how Decorte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decorte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Decorte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Decorte families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Decorte's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Decorte families in 1911.
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What did your Decorte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Navigateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Decorte. 60% of Decorte men worked as a Navigateur.

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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

  • Navigateur
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decorte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decorte 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Decorte. 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 187 military records available for the last name Decorte. For the veterans among your Decorte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decorte lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Decorte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Decorte in 1960 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decorte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decorte 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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