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Decastro Family History

Decastro 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 Castro, Castro, Nicastro, Belcastro, Destro, Decato, Mastro

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Where is the Decastro family from?

You can see how Decastro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decastro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decastro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Decastro families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decastro's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Decastro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decastro 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 Decastro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decastro. 40% of Decastro men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Decastro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decastro were Painter and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Decastro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Decastro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decastro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Decastro. 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 829 military records available for the last name Decastro. For the veterans among your Decastro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decastro lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Decastro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Decastro in 1956 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decastro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decastro 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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