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Decina Family History

Decina 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: Pecina, Devine, Regina, Devin, Reina, Macina, Medina, Dein, Deming

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Where is the Decina family from?

You can see how Decina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Decina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Decina family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Decina's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Decina families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Decina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decina. 60% of Decina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Decina women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decina were Cement Finisher and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Cement Finisher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Decina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Decina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decina 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Decina. 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 131 military records available for the last name Decina. For the veterans among your Decina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Decina in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decina 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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