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Decaine Family History

Decaine 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: Demaine, Delaine, Decaire, Dechaine, Devine, Dumaine, Deane, Necaise

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Where is the Decaine family from?

You can see how Decaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Decaine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Decaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decaine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Decaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaine 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Decaine. 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 6 military records available for the last name Decaine. For the veterans among your Decaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Decaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Decaine in 1966 was 70, and 27 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decaine 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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