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Decad Family History

Decad Name 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: Dean, Dear, Read, Deak, Ducat, Dech, Demar, Demay, Duca, Degan

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Where is the Decad family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decad 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 Decad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Decad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decad 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 Decad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Decad. For the veterans among your Decad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Decad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Decad in 1972 was 43, and 84 in 1999.

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