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Decima Family History

Decima 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: Pecina, Delisa, De Lima, Decamp, Cima, Demma, Deckman, Devine, Shima

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Where is the Decima family from?

You can see how Decima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decima families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decima's in USA. California had the highest population of Decima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decima 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Decima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decima 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Decima. 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 24 military records available for the last name Decima. For the veterans among your Decima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decima lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Decima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Decima in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decima 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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