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Decard Family History

Decard 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: Denard, Deckard, Beard, Dear, Seward, Record, Demark, Demar, Legard

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Where is the Decard family from?

You can see how Decard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Decard family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Decard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Decard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decard 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 Decard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decard. 100% of Decard men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Decard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Decard. 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 37 military records available for the last name Decard. For the veterans among your Decard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decard 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decard

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