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Decarolis Family History

Decarolis 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: De Carolis, Demarais, Carolus, De Paolis, Demaris, De Carli, Carolin

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Where is the Decarolis family from?

You can see how Decarolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decarolis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Decarolis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Decarolis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Decarolis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Decarolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decarolis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decarolis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decarolis. 54% of Decarolis men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Decarolis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decarolis were Operator and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Moulder
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Decarolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decarolis 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Decarolis. 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 318 military records available for the last name Decarolis. For the veterans among your Decarolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decarolis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Decarolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Decarolis in 1949 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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