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Decson Family History

Decson 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: Deason, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Decson family from?

You can see how Decson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Decson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Decson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Decson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Decson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Decson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Decson. For the veterans among your Decson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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