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Decew Family History

Decew 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: Drew, Decker, Deep, Dech, Cece, Deger, Debes, Dewey, Dee, Duce

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Where is the Decew family from?

You can see how Decew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Decew family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decew's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Decew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Decew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decew 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Decew. 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 180 military records available for the last name Decew. For the veterans among your Decew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decew lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Decew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Decew in 1949 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decew 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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