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Decloff Family History

Decloff 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: Detloff, Egloff, Dolloff, De Hoff, Beloff, Dethloff, Gerloff, Perloff

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Where is the Decloff family from?

You can see how Decloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decloff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Decloff family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Decloff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Decloff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decloff 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 Decloff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pickshorel
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Decloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decloff 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 Decloff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Decloff. For the veterans among your Decloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decloff lifespan?

Average Decloff life expectancy in 1966 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decloff 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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