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Deceta Family History

Deceta 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: Deetz, Vecera, Devera, Decato, Decell, Deets, Desta, Buchta, Hecht

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Where is the Deceta family from?

You can see how Deceta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deceta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deceta family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deceta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Deceta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deceta 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 16 census records available for the last name Deceta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deceta 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deceta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deceta. For the veterans among your Deceta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deceta lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1995, in the United States, Deceta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deceta in 1985 was 85, and 88 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deceta 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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