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Dechiara Family History

Dechiara 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: De Chiara, Chiara, De Chiaro, Di Chiara, Dechant, Dechert, Decuir

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Where is the Dechiara family from?

You can see how Dechiara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechiara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dechiara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dechiara families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dechiara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dechiara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechiara 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 Dechiara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dechiara. 100% of Dechiara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dechiara women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Dechiara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Dechiara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechiara 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Dechiara. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dechiara. For the veterans among your Dechiara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechiara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dechiara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dechiara in 1963 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechiara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechiara 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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