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Decha Family History

Decha 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: Dech, Pecha, Desha, Pech, Derham, Hecht, Mech, Cha, Cech, Dehn

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Where is the Decha family from?

You can see how Decha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Decha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Decha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Decha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decha 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 70 census records available for the last name Decha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decha 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Decha. 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 36 military records available for the last name Decha. For the veterans among your Decha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Decha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decha in 1966 was 72, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decha 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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