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Decis Family History

Decis 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: Denis, Deis, Delis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Danis, Meis, Regis

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Where is the Decis family from?

You can see how Decis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Decis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Decis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Decis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Decis families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decis 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 338 census records available for the last name Decis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Decis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Decis. For the veterans among your Decis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decis

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