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Dechara Family History

Dechara 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, Dechert, De Hart, Uehara, Denhart, Bechard, De Haro, Demara

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dechara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechara 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 Dechara. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Dechara. For the veterans among your Dechara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechara lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Dechara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dechara in 1989 was 81, and 70 in 1996.

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