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Decroce Family History

Decroce 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: Croce, Deroche, De Rose, Di Croce, Lecrone, Desroche, Dubroc, Jerome

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Where is the Decroce family from?

You can see how Decroce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decroce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Decroce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Decroce families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Decroce's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Decroce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decroce 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 Decroce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helps In Store was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decroce. 43% of Decroce men worked as a Helps In Store.

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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

  • Helps In Store
    43%
  • Booking Agent
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Decroce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Decroce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decroce 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Decroce. 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 36 military records available for the last name Decroce. For the veterans among your Decroce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decroce lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Decroce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Decroce in 1966 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decroce 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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