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Decree Family History

Decree 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: Debree, Degree, Depree, Decker, Acree, Defee, Ducre, Delee, Declue

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Where is the Decree family from?

You can see how Decree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decree family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decree families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Decree families living in Alabama. This was about 36% of all the recorded Decree's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Decree families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decree 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 Decree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decree. 100% of Decree men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Decree women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Decree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Decree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decree 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Decree. 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 44 military records available for the last name Decree. For the veterans among your Decree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decree lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Decree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Decree in 1949 was 50, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decree 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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