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Decenzo Family History

Decenzo 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: Di Cenzo, De Renzo, Cedeno, Delano, Denz, Decelle, Deveny, Derenne

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Where is the Decenzo family from?

You can see how Decenzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decenzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Decenzo families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Decenzo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Decenzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decenzo 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 Decenzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decenzo. 57% of Decenzo 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
    57%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Mason
    13%

What Decenzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Decenzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decenzo 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Decenzo. 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 97 military records available for the last name Decenzo. For the veterans among your Decenzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decenzo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Decenzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Decenzo in 1957 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decenzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decenzo 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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