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Dechent Family History

Dechent 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, Dechene, Dement, Deckert, Bechen, Deschene, Duchene

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Where is the Dechent family from?

You can see how Dechent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dechent families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dechent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dechent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechent 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 Dechent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dechent. 100% of Dechent men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dechent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Dechent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechent 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dechent. 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 142 military records available for the last name Dechent. For the veterans among your Dechent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dechent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dechent in 1964 was 62, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechent 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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