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Dechan Family History

Dechan 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: Dechant, Deehan, Dean, Derham, Dehn, Dech, Kochan, Deshaw, Meehan

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Where is the Dechan family from?

You can see how Dechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dechan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dechan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechan 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 435 census records available for the last name Dechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechan 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Dechan. 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 70 military records available for the last name Dechan. For the veterans among your Dechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Dechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dechan in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechan 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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