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Decheine Family History

Decheine 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: Dechaine, Dechene, Duchesne, Deschene, Deschaine, Duchaine, Duchene

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Where is the Decheine family from?

You can see how Decheine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decheine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decheine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Decheine families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Decheine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decheine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decheine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decheine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decheine. 100% of Decheine 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 122 census records available for the last name Decheine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decheine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Decheine. 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 13 military records available for the last name Decheine. For the veterans among your Decheine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decheine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Decheine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Decheine in 1965 was 43, and 90 in 2003.

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