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Decilles Family History

Decilles 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: Decelles, Deville, Decelle, Delles, Demille, Devillers, Devillez

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Where is the Decilles family from?

You can see how Decilles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decilles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decilles family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Decilles's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Decilles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decilles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decilles ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Leather Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Decilles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decilles 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decilles. 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 28 military records available for the last name Decilles. For the veterans among your Decilles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decilles lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Decilles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Decilles in 1974 was 78, and 70 in 2001.

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