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Dechellis Family History

Dechellis 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: De Chellis, Chellis, De Bellis, De Lellis, Decelles, Dellis, Decelle

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Where is the Dechellis family from?

You can see how Dechellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechellis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dechellis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dechellis families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dechellis's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Dechellis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechellis 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 Dechellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dechellis. 25% of Dechellis men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Toy Assembler
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%

What Dechellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Dechellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechellis 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Dechellis. 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 98 military records available for the last name Dechellis. For the veterans among your Dechellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechellis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dechellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dechellis in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechellis 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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