Dechert Family History

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Dechert Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German decher, techer ‘unit of ten’ (from Latin decem). This was a measure used particularly with reference to hides, furs, and parchment; the inorganic -t suggests that this was an occupational name, probably for someone who handled such items.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dechant, Pecher, Dickert, Decker, Becher, Deckert, Fecher, Recher

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Dechert Family Origin

Where is the Dechert family from?

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You can see how Dechert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechert families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dechert families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dechert's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Dechert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Dechert Family Occupations

What did your Dechert ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Dechert family was Tailor. The most common Dechert occupation in the USA was Farmer. 20% of Dechert's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dechert.

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  • Farmer

    20%

  • Farming

    15%

  • Laborer

    15%

  • Tailor

    10%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dechert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Dechert Historical Records

What Dechert family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dechert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 813 immigration records available for the last name Dechert. 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 Card

There are 865 military records available for the last name Dechert. For the veterans among your Dechert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Dechert Life Expectancy

What is the average Dechert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dechert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dechert in 1957 was 43, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechert 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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