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Decaires Family History

Decaires 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: Decaire, Caires, Debates, Necaise, Decuir, Dejaynes, Caines, Nevares

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Where is the Decaires family from?

You can see how Decaires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaires family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decaires family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decaires's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decaires families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decaires 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 43 census records available for the last name Decaires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaires 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Decaires. 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 19 military records available for the last name Decaires. For the veterans among your Decaires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaires lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Decaires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Decaires in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decaires 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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