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Decap Family History

Decap 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: Decamp, Delap, Dean, Cap, Dear, Deak, Ducat, Delp, Deep, Dech

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Where is the Decap family from?

You can see how Decap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decap family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decap's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Decap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decap ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Decap. 100% of Decap men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Decap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decap 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Decap. 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 29 military records available for the last name Decap. For the veterans among your Decap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decap lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Decap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Decap in 1966 was 70, and 56 in 2003.

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