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Decoeur Family History

Decoeur 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: Decker, Decoux, Decatur, Delcour, Decou, Dicker, Becher, Ducker

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Where is the Decoeur family from?

You can see how Decoeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoeur family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Decoeur families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Decoeur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decoeur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoeur 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 Decoeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Decoeur. 50% of Decoeur men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Decoeur women worked as a Couturire.

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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
    50%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Peintre
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Decoeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Decoeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoeur 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Decoeur. 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 18 military records available for the last name Decoeur. For the veterans among your Decoeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoeur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Decoeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Decoeur in 1963 was 67, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoeur 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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