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Decardy Family History

Decardy 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: Deary, Cardy, Deady, Demary, Devary, Denard, Gerardy, Demaray

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Where is the Decardy family from?

You can see how Decardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decardy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Decardy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Decardy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Decardy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Decardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decardy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Decardy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Decardy. For the veterans among your Decardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decardy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Decardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Decardy in 1970 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decardy 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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