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Decuers Family History

Decuers 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: Decker, Dechert, Decuir, Demers, Reckers, Deckert, Deavers, Devers

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Where is the Decuers family from?

You can see how Decuers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decuers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decuers family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Decuers's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Decuers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Decuers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decuers 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 Decuers. 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 27 military records available for the last name Decuers. For the veterans among your Decuers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decuers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Decuers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decuers in 1970 was 79, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decuers 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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