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Decie Family History

Decie 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: Devine, Decker, Dech, Erie, Devin, Cece, Dee, Duce, Cecil, Deane

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Where is the Decie family from?

You can see how Decie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Decie families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Decie's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Decie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Decie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decie 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Decie. 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 77 military records available for the last name Decie. For the veterans among your Decie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Decie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Decie in 1958 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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