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Decurtis Family History

Decurtis 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: Curtis, Degutis, Duris, Debutts, Decuir, Demarais, Curtin, Custis

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Where is the Decurtis family from?

You can see how Decurtis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decurtis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decurtis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decurtis families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Decurtis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decurtis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decurtis 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 Decurtis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decurtis. 74% of Decurtis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Decurtis women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Draftsman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Decurtis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Decurtis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decurtis 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Decurtis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Decurtis. For the veterans among your Decurtis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decurtis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decurtis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Decurtis in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decurtis 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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