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Decangi Family History

Decangi 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: Demange, Dean, Delaney, Devaney, De Candia, Dang, Deng, Dechant

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Where is the Decangi family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Decangi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decangi 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Decangi. 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 1 military records available for the last name Decangi. For the veterans among your Decangi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decangi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Decangi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Decangi in 1968 was 57, and 67 in 1982.

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