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Decelis Family History

Decelis 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: Dellis, Decelle, Celis, Deselms, Decell, Delis, Decelles, Dennis

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Where is the Decelis family from?

You can see how Decelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decelis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decelis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Decelis families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Decelis's in USA. California had the highest population of Decelis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decelis 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 415 census records available for the last name Decelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decelis 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Decelis. 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 91 military records available for the last name Decelis. For the veterans among your Decelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decelis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Decelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Decelis in 1961 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decelis 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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