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Decosterd Family History

Decosterd 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, De Coster, Dempster, Doster, Coster, Beckstead, Demasters

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Where is the Decosterd family from?

You can see how Decosterd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decosterd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Decosterd families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Decosterd family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decosterd's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Decosterd families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Decosterd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decosterd 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Decosterd. 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 8 military records available for the last name Decosterd. For the veterans among your Decosterd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decosterd lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Decosterd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Decosterd in 1982 was 74, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decosterd 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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