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Decur Family History

Decur 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: Decuir, Deur, Dear, Decker, Dech, Demar, Deger, Debus, Deck, Deter

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Where is the Decur family from?

You can see how Decur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Decur families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decur 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 67 census records available for the last name Decur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decur 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Decur. 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 22 military records available for the last name Decur. For the veterans among your Decur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decur lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Decur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Decur in 1971 was 47, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decur 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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