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Decohen Family History

Decohen 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: Dejohn, Derouen, Cohen, Bechen, Dechene, Chen, Becher, Deacon, Decker

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Where is the Decohen family from?

You can see how Decohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decohen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decohen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Decohen's in USA. California had the highest population of Decohen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decohen 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 2 census records available for the last name Decohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decohen 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 Decohen. 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 Decohen. For the veterans among your Decohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decohen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Decohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Decohen in 1992 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decohen 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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