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Decrevel Family History

Decrevel 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: Debree, Deneve, Revel, Dresel, Degree, Deremer, Strevel, Debevec

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Where is the Decrevel family from?

You can see how Decrevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decrevel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decrevel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Decrevel families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Decrevel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Decrevel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decrevel 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 Decrevel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Decrevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decrevel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Decrevel. 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 28 military records available for the last name Decrevel. For the veterans among your Decrevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decrevel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Decrevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decrevel in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decrevel 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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