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Dechambre Family History

Dechambre 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: Delcambre, Dechambeau, Cambre, Decaire, Dechaine, Detamore, Derham

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Where is the Dechambre family from?

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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dechambre. 100% of Dechambre 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 128 census records available for the last name Dechambre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechambre 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Dechambre. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dechambre. For the veterans among your Dechambre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechambre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dechambre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dechambre in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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