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Decou Family History

Decou Surname Meaning

French: variant of Decoux or of its cognate Descoux a habitational name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ for someone from Les Coux the name of several places in various parts of France.

In North America the surname Decou is (also) an altered form of the name Decoux.

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


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Where is the Decou family from?

You can see how Decou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decou family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Decou families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Decou's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Decou families in 1891.
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What did your Decou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decou. 72% of Decou men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Decou women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decou 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Decou. 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 313 military records available for the last name Decou. For the veterans among your Decou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decou lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Decou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Decou in 1944 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decou 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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