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Decoite Family History

Decoite 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: Decoste, Decorte, Demotte, Leconte, Demonte, Ducote, Decaire, Dejoie

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Where is the Decoite family from?

You can see how Decoite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoite family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decoite families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Decoite families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Decoite's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Decoite families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Decoite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoite 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Decoite. 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 50 military records available for the last name Decoite. For the veterans among your Decoite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decoite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Decoite in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoite 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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