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Decret Family History

Decret 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: Decker, Debree, Dechert, Meuret, Ducre, Degree, Derrer, Deren, Gehret

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Where is the Decret family from?

You can see how Decret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decret family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Decret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Decret family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Decret's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Decret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decret 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 28 census records available for the last name Decret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decret 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Decret. 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 26 military records available for the last name Decret. For the veterans among your Decret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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