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Decman Family History

Decman 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: Deman, Derman, Denman, Delman, Deckman, Dedman, German, Dean, Yeoman

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Where is the Decman family from?

You can see how Decman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decman 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 Decman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Decman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Decman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Decman. 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 Decman. For the veterans among your Decman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Decman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decman in 1974 was 60, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decman 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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