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Decius Family History

Decius Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the Latin personal name Decius borne by a 3rd-century Roman emperor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Decius family from?

You can see how Decius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Decius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Decius families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Decius's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Decius families in 1891.
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What did your Decius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decius. 60% of Decius men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Decius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decius 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Decius. 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 113 military records available for the last name Decius. For the veterans among your Decius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decius lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Decius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Decius in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decius 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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