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Decross Family History

Decross 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: Deross, Cross, Debrosse, De Roos, Dross, De Rose, De Rosa, Duross

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Where is the Decross family from?

You can see how Decross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decross family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Decross families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Decross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Decross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decross ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Decross ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Decross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decross 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Decross. 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 14 military records available for the last name Decross. For the veterans among your Decross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decross lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Decross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Decross in 1968 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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