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Decrette Family History

Decrette 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: Durette, Jenrette, Durrette, Lerette, Verrette, Lorette, Beckett

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Where is the Decrette family from?

You can see how Decrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decrette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Decrette families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decrette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decrette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decrette 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 47 census records available for the last name Decrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decrette 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Decrette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Decrette. For the veterans among your Decrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decrette lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Decrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Decrette in 1976 was 83, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decrette 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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