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Decooman Family History

Decooman 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: Deckman, Yeoman, Dorman, Dearman, Dickman, Dolman, Doman, Beckman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decooman 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 102 census records available for the last name Decooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decooman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Decooman. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Decooman. For the veterans among your Decooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decooman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Decooman in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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