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Deca Family History

Deca 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: Dech, Duca, Deck, Dec, Depa, Dena, Dea, Deja, Beck, Dean

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Where is the Deca family from?

You can see how Deca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Deca families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deca. 100% of Deca women 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Deca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deca 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Deca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Deca. For the veterans among your Deca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deca lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Deca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deca in 1966 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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