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Decord Family History

Decord 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: Record, Debord, Deford, Secord, Acord, Cord, Demory, Pecore, Devore

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Where is the Decord family from?

You can see how Decord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Decord families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decord's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Decord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decord. 100% of Decord men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Decord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Decord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decord 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Decord. 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 8 military records available for the last name Decord. For the veterans among your Decord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decord lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Decord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Decord in 1965 was 60, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decord 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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