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Decandt Family History

Decandt 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: Dechant, Deland, Demand, De Anda, Descant, Weyandt, Dean, Ducat

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Where is the Decandt family from?

You can see how Decandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decandt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Decandt families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Decandt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Decandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decandt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Decandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decandt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Decandt. 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 Decandt. For the veterans among your Decandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decandt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Decandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Decandt in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2003.

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