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Decoma Family History

Decoma 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: Pecora, Scoma, Decoux, Decamp, Demma, Secora, Deckman, De Cola, Decou

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Where is the Decoma family from?

You can see how Decoma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decoma families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Decoma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decoma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoma 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 65 census records available for the last name Decoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoma 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Decoma. 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 13 military records available for the last name Decoma. For the veterans among your Decoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Decoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decoma in 1966 was 40, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoma 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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