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Decade Family History

Decade 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: Cade, Dade, Deane, Eade, Delage, Depace, Delane, Declue, Deady

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Where is the Decade family from?

You can see how Decade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decade family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Decade families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Decade's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Decade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decade ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Decade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decade 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Decade. 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 10 military records available for the last name Decade. For the veterans among your Decade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decade lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Decade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Decade in 1967 was 85, and 58 in 1987.

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