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Decandia Family History

Decandia 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: De Candia, De Anda, Candia, De Noia, Deland, Demand, Secunda

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Where is the Decandia family from?

You can see how Decandia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decandia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Decandia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Decandia families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Decandia's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Decandia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decandia 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 Decandia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decandia. 29% of Decandia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Policeman
    15%
  • Helper
    15%

What Decandia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Decandia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decandia 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Decandia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 138 military records available for the last name Decandia. For the veterans among your Decandia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decandia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Decandia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Decandia in 1958 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decandia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decandia 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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