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Decourey Family History

Decourey 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: Decoursey, Decourcey, Decourcy, Delorey, Courey, Demory, Pecore

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Where is the Decourey family from?

You can see how Decourey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decourey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Decourey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Decourey families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decourey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Decourey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decourey 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 Decourey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Decourey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decourey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Decourey. 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 99 military records available for the last name Decourey. For the veterans among your Decourey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decourey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Decourey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Decourey in 1967 was 82, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decourey 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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