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Decin Family History

Decin 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: Devin, Dein, Delin, Dean, Melin, Pepin, Drain, Devine, Lewin, Deacon

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Where is the Decin family from?

You can see how Decin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Decin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Decin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Decin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decin 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 55 census records available for the last name Decin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Decin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Decin. For the veterans among your Decin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decin lifespan?

Average Decin life expectancy in 1964 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decin 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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