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Dechante Family History

Dechante 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: Dechant, Dechaine, Deshane, Dechene, Chance, Deane, Dechert, Merchant

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Where is the Dechante family from?

You can see how Dechante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechante family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dechante family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechante's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dechante families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dechante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechante 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 immigration records available for the last name Dechante. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dechante. For the veterans among your Dechante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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