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Decant Family History

Decant 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: Dechant, Descant, Dean, Ducat, Levant, Dent, Dewart, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Decant family from?

You can see how Decant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Decant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Decant families living in Suffolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Decant's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Decant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decant. 28% of Decant men worked as a Labor.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Decant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Decant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decant 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Decant. 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 162 military records available for the last name Decant. For the veterans among your Decant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decant lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Decant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Decant in 1962 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decant 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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