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Decanay Family History

Decanay 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: Dacanay, Delaney, Devaney, Delanoy, Delany, Demaray, Devany, Delancy

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Where is the Decanay family from?

You can see how Decanay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decanay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Decanay families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Decanay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Decanay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Decanay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Decanay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decanay 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Decanay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Decanay. For the veterans among your Decanay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decanay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Decanay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Decanay in 1979 was 82, and 91 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decanay 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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