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Decair Family History

Decair 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: Decuir, Delair, Decaire, Dear, Decker, Demar, Leclair, Dewar, Debar

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Where is the Decair family from?

You can see how Decair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Decair families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Decair's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decair 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 245 census records available for the last name Decair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decair 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Decair. 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 36 military records available for the last name Decair. For the veterans among your Decair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decair lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Decair in 1964 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decair 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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