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Decora Family History

Decora Surname Meaning

Variant of Decorah. It is found mainly among the Ho-Chunk (i.e. Winnebago) Native American people in WI and NE.

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


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Where is the Decora family from?

You can see how Decora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Decora families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Decora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decora families in 1880.
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What did your Decora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decora. 29% of Decora men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Road Work
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 63 immigration records available for the last name Decora. 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 859 military records available for the last name Decora. For the veterans among your Decora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decora lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Decora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Decora in 1967 was 37, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decora 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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