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Deconte Family History

Deconte 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, Leconte, Demonte, Decorte, Conte, Demotte, Dente, Del Conte

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Where is the Deconte family from?

You can see how Deconte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deconte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deconte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Deconte families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Deconte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deconte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deconte 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 Deconte ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Deconte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Deconte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deconte 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deconte. 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 15 military records available for the last name Deconte. For the veterans among your Deconte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deconte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Deconte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deconte in 1968 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deconte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deconte 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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