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Decaluwe Family History

Decaluwe 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: Declue, Deluke, Decelle, Desalle, Decatur, Delaune, Decaire, Delude

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Where is the Decaluwe family from?

You can see how Decaluwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaluwe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Decaluwe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Decaluwe family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decaluwe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Decaluwe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Decaluwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaluwe 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Decaluwe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Decaluwe. For the veterans among your Decaluwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaluwe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Decaluwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Decaluwe in 1961 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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