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Dechainne Family History

Dechainne 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: Dechaine, Deschaine, Duchaine, Dechant, Demaine, Delaine, Decaire

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Where is the Dechainne family from?

You can see how Dechainne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechainne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dechainne families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dechainne's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dechainne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechainne 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 35 census records available for the last name Dechainne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechainne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dechainne. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dechainne. For the veterans among your Dechainne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechainne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dechainne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dechainne in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechainne 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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