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Decourt Family History

Decourt 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: Court, Dechert, Lecours, Precourt, Decoux, Deckert, Decorte, Belcourt

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Where is the Decourt family from?

You can see how Decourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decourt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Decourt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Decourt family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Decourt's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Decourt families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Decourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decourt 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Decourt. 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 319 military records available for the last name Decourt. For the veterans among your Decourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decourt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Decourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Decourt in 1970 was 63, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decourt 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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