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Decreny Family History

Decreny 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: Deveny, Deren, Deprey, Dechene, Dery, Dockery, Decker, Denny, Herren

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Where is the Decreny family from?

You can see how Decreny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decreny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decreny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Decreny families living in Maine. This was about 60% of all the recorded Decreny's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Decreny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Decreny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decreny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Decreny. 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 Decreny. For the veterans among your Decreny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decreny lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Decreny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Decreny in 1975 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decreny 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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