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Dechec Family History

Dechec 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: Becher, Decker, Dech, Dechert, Fecher, Zecher, Dyches, Pecher, Recher

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Where is the Dechec family from?

You can see how Dechec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dechec family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechec's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Dechec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechec 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 2 census records available for the last name Dechec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechec 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dechec. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dechec. For the veterans among your Dechec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechec lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Dechec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dechec in 1990 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechec 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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