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Dechield Family History

Dechield 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: Deshields, Schield, Child, Edenfield, Schild, Shield, Delafield

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Where is the Dechield family from?

You can see how Dechield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dechield families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dechield's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dechield families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dechield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dechield. 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 Dechield. For the veterans among your Dechield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechield lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechield

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