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Dechaume Family History

Dechaume 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: Ducharme, Dechaine, Derham, Dechant, Reaume, Denham, Declue

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Where is the Dechaume family from?

You can see how Dechaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechaume family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechaume families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dechaume families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechaume's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dechaume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechaume 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 56 census records available for the last name Dechaume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechaume 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 Dechaume. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dechaume. For the veterans among your Dechaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechaume lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dechaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dechaume in 1970 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechaume 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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