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Dechane Family History

Dechane 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, Dechaine, Deshane, Dechene, Deane, Lehane, Delane, Deehan

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Where is the Dechane family from?

You can see how Dechane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dechane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dechane families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dechane's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dechane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dechane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dechane. 100% of Dechane men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Dechane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechane 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dechane. 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 64 military records available for the last name Dechane. For the veterans among your Dechane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dechane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dechane in 1964 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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