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Decrane Family History

Decrane Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Flemish De Craene.

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


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Where is the Decrane family from?

You can see how Decrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decrane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Decrane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Decrane family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Decrane's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Decrane families in 1871.
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What did your Decrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decrane. 100% of Decrane men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Decrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decrane 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 Decrane. 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 67 military records available for the last name Decrane. For the veterans among your Decrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decrane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Decrane in 1964 was 84, and 96 in 2004.

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