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Decremer Family History

Decremer 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: Deremer, Dermer, Deemer, Cremer, Dreyer, Dormer, Creamer, Decker

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Where is the Decremer family from?

You can see how Decremer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decremer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decremer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Decremer families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Decremer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decremer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decremer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decremer ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Decremer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Decremer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decremer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Decremer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Decremer. For the veterans among your Decremer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decremer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Decremer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Decremer in 1966 was 85, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decremer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decremer 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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