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Decram Family History

Decram 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: Derham, Deramo, Denham, Debnam, Cram, Deras, De Kam, Decamp, Deam

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Where is the Decram family from?

You can see how Decram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decram family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Decram families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Decram family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decram's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Decram families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Decram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decram 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Decram. 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 2 military records available for the last name Decram. For the veterans among your Decram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decram lifespan?

Average Decram life expectancy in 1988 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decram 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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