This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Decourcy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Decourcy Family History

Decourcy Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Decoursey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Decourcy family from?

You can see how Decourcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decourcy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decourcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Decourcy families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Decourcy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decourcy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decourcy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Decourcy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decourcy. 43% of Decourcy men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Decourcy women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Decourcy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Decourcy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Decourcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decourcy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Decourcy

Passenger Lists

There are 367 immigration records available for the last name Decourcy. 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.

View all Decourcy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Decourcy. For the veterans among your Decourcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Decourcy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Decourcy family history

Discover More

What is the average Decourcy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decourcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Decourcy in 1963 was 85, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decourcy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decourcy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Decourcy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial