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Decrof Family History

Decrof 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: Detro, De Rolf, Deroy, De Roo, Derrow, Lecroy, Decou, Devroy, Hector

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Where is the Decrof family from?

You can see how Decrof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decrof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Decrof family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Decrof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Decrof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decrof 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 Decrof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Receptionist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decrof. 100% of Decrof women worked as a Receptionist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    100%

What Decrof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Decrof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decrof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decrof. 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 1 military records available for the last name Decrof. For the veterans among your Decrof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decrof lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Decrof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Decrof in 1977 was 94, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decrof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decrof 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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