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Decato Family History

Decato Surname Meaning

Altered form of Decoteau or of its original French Canadian form Descoteaux.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Decato family from?

You can see how Decato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decato family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Decato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Decato families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decato's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Decato families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decato 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 Decato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decato. 23% of Decato men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Decato women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Diver
    12%
  • Owner Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Decato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Decato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decato 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Decato. 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 215 military records available for the last name Decato. For the veterans among your Decato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Decato in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decato 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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