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Dechine Family History

Dechine 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: Dechaine, Dechene, Devine, Dechant, De Line, Demaine, Delaine

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Where is the Dechine family from?

You can see how Dechine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Dechine families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dechine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dechine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechine 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 Dechine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dechine. 56% of Dechine men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    56%
  • Tudiant
    23%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    23%

What Dechine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Dechine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechine 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dechine. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dechine. For the veterans among your Dechine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechine lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Dechine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dechine in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechine 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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