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Decoff Family History

Decoff 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: Duboff, Medoff, Danoff, De Hoff, Eoff, Beloff, Decoux, Doroff, Dimoff

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Where is the Decoff family from?

You can see how Decoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Decoff families living in Maine. This was about 45% of all the recorded Decoff's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Decoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decoff. 100% of Decoff men worked as a Grocer.

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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

  • Grocer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Decoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoff 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Decoff. 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 64 military records available for the last name Decoff. For the veterans among your Decoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Decoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Decoff in 1967 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoff 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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