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December Family History

December 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: Deemer, Deremer, Decker, Demeter, Demler, Mccomber, Dermer, Decelle

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Where is the December family from?

You can see how December families moved over time by selecting different census years. The December family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most December families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 December family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded December's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of December families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the December 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 December ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named December. 60% of December 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
    60%
  • Bender
    40%

What December family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name December. Like a window into their day-to-day life, December 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 December. 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 58,000 military records available for the last name December. For the veterans among your December ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average December lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, December life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for December in 1959 was 48, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for December

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your December 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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