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Decasse Family History

Decasse 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: Ducasse, Necaise, Decoste, Lacasse, Decaire, Dease, Degrasse, Demarse

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Where is the Decasse family from?

You can see how Decasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decasse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Decasse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Decasse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decasse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decasse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decasse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decasse. 100% of Decasse 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Decasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decasse 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Decasse. 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 36 military records available for the last name Decasse. For the veterans among your Decasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decasse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Decasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Decasse in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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