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Dechard Family History

Dechard 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: Bechard, Echard, Deckard, Orchard, Chard, Dechant, Dechert, De Hart

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Where is the Dechard family from?

You can see how Dechard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dechard families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dechard's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dechard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechard 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 Dechard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dechard. 39% of Dechard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dechard women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Landscape Gardener
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dechard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Dechard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechard 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Dechard. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dechard. For the veterans among your Dechard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dechard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dechard in 1963 was 67, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechard 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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