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Decaeny Family History

Decaeny 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: Deveny, Dechene, Delany, Devany, Dean, Dockery, Delaney, Devaney

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What did your Decaeny ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Decaeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaeny 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decaeny. 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 5 military records available for the last name Decaeny. For the veterans among your Decaeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaeny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Decaeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Decaeny in 1967 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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