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Decoito Family History

Decoito 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: Decoste, Coito, Decorte, Devoto, De Vito, Decato, Couto, Dutoit

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Where is the Decoito family from?

You can see how Decoito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Decoito families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decoito's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Decoito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoito 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 Decoito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decoito. 100% of Decoito men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Decoito women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Decoito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Decoito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoito 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Decoito. 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 145 military records available for the last name Decoito. For the veterans among your Decoito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoito lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decoito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Decoito in 1963 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decoito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoito 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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