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Decristo Family History

Decristo 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: De Riso, Cristo, De Sisto, Secrist, Christo, Lepisto, Crist, Decoste

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Where is the Decristo family from?

You can see how Decristo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decristo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decristo families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Decristo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Decristo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decristo 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 Decristo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decristo. 100% of Decristo 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%

What Decristo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Decristo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decristo 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 Decristo. 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 71 military records available for the last name Decristo. For the veterans among your Decristo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decristo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Decristo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Decristo in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decristo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decristo 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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