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Décelles Family History

Décelles 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: Decelles, Decelle, Delles, Dellis, Deller, Belles, Lacelle, Dwelley

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What did your Décelles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Décelles. 34% of Décelles men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Décelles women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Décelles were Office Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Weaver
    28%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Décelles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Décelles. For the veterans among your Décelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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