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Decoteau Family History

Decoteau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Descoteaux. This surname is common among Native Americans in ND namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

It is also found among African Americans.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Decoteau family from?

You can see how Decoteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoteau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Decoteau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Decoteau families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decoteau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decoteau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoteau 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 Decoteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and French Cord Turner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decoteau. 52% of Decoteau men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Decoteau women worked as a French Cord Turner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decoteau were Foreman and Seamstress.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • French Cord Turner
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Decoteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Decoteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoteau 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Decoteau. 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 710 military records available for the last name Decoteau. For the veterans among your Decoteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoteau lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Decoteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Decoteau in 1944 was 29, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decoteau 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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