History of your Surname
Get access to Decus family records.Start a free trial

Decus Family History

Decus 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: Debus, Deus, Dacus, Demus, Dycus, Dicus, Derus, Dech, Delos, Reus

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Decus family from?

You can see how Decus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Decus families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Decus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Decus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Decus ancestors do for a living?

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

What Decus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Decus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Australian census records for Decus

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Decus. 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.

View all Decus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Decus. For the veterans among your Decus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Decus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Decus family history

Discover More

What is the average Decus lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Decus family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Decus last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial