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Decomp Family History

Decomp 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: Decamp, Decoux, Delcamp, Comp, Decou, Kemp, Record, Deo, Deacon

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Where is the Decomp family from?

You can see how Decomp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decomp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decomp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Decomp families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decomp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Decomp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decomp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decomp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Decomp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decomp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Decomp. 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 3 military records available for the last name Decomp. For the veterans among your Decomp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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