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Decent Family History

Decent Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Deason with excrescent -t. Compare Peter Deason 1686 in IGI (Topsham Devon) and John Deason 1705 in IGI (Brixham Devon).

With Peter Decent 1750 in IGI (Brixham Devon).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Decent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Decent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Decent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Decent families in 1891.
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What did your Decent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Skin Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Decent. 100% of Decent men worked as a Fur Skin Dresser and 100% of Decent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Skin Dresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Decent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decent 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Decent. 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 539 military records available for the last name Decent. For the veterans among your Decent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decent lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Decent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Decent in 1954 was 83, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decent 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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