This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Decanio family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Decanio Family History

Decanio 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: De Canio, Delano, Scanio, Decato, Denio, Dennis, Dean, Danis, Delaney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Decanio family from?

You can see how Decanio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decanio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Decanio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Decanio families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Decanio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Decanio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decanio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Decanio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Stock and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decanio. 30% of Decanio men worked as a Paper Stock and 50% of Decanio women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decanio were Butcher and Operator.

View Census Data for Decanio | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Paper Stock
    30%
  • Painter
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Decanio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Decanio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decanio census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Decanio

Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Decanio. 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.

View all Decanio immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Decanio. For the veterans among your Decanio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Decanio military records

You've only scratched the surface of Decanio family history

Discover More

What is the average Decanio lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Decanio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Decanio in 1950 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decanio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decanio 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Decanio family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial