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Decle Family History

Decle 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: Delle, Declue, Dekle, Deale, Dale, Mehle, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Dole

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Where is the Decle family from?

You can see how Decle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decle family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Decle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Decle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decle 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 350 census records available for the last name Decle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decle 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Decle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Decle. For the veterans among your Decle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Decle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Decle in 1973 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decle 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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