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Decanter Family History

Decanter 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: Delauter, Canter, Deaner, Decatur, Deater, Devantier, Demaster, Cater

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Where is the Decanter family from?

You can see how Decanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decanter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Decanter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Decanter families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Decanter's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Decanter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decanter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decanter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decanter. 58% of Decanter men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Decanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decanter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Decanter. 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 70 military records available for the last name Decanter. For the veterans among your Decanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decanter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Decanter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Decanter in 1967 was 71, and 59 in 2004.

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