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Dechano Family History

Dechano 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, Delano, Deshazo, Deehan, De Haro, Dechaine, Deshane, Dechene

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Where is the Dechano family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechano 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 Dechano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dechano. 100% of Dechano men worked as a Labourer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Dechano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dechano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechano 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dechano. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dechano. For the veterans among your Dechano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechano lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Dechano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dechano in 1979 was 85, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechano 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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