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Decenso Family History

Decenso 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: Desens, Devens, Di Censo, Debes, Cedeno, Dees, Demeuse, Delano

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Where is the Decenso family from?

You can see how Decenso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decenso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decenso family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decenso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decenso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decenso 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 Decenso ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Decenso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Decenso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decenso 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Decenso. 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 33 military records available for the last name Decenso. For the veterans among your Decenso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decenso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Decenso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Decenso in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decenso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decenso 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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