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Dechet Family History

Dechet 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: Dechert, Becher, Hecht, Decker, Dech, Dechant, Recht, Fecher, Zecher

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Where is the Dechet family from?

You can see how Dechet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechet family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dechet family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechet's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dechet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechet 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 Dechet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Brewer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dechet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dechet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dechet. For the veterans among your Dechet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechet 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechet

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