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Decomb Family History

Decomb 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: Newcomb, Acomb, Decoux, Mccomb, Decamp, Recob, Comb, Edgecomb

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Where is the Decomb family from?

You can see how Decomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decomb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Decomb families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Decomb's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Decomb families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Decomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decomb 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Decomb. 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 10 military records available for the last name Decomb. For the veterans among your Decomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decomb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decomb 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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