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Dechia Family History

Dechia 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: Dech, Decuir, Chia, Pecha, Meccia, Duchin, Pecchia, Desha, Recchia

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Where is the Dechia family from?

You can see how Dechia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dechia families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Dechia families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechia's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dechia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechia 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 32 census records available for the last name Dechia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dechia. 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 Dechia. For the veterans among your Dechia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechia lifespan?

Average Dechia life expectancy in 1988 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechia 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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