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Decillo Family History

Decillo 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: Deville, Melillo, Decelle, Cedillo, Perillo, Cecilio, Demille

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Where is the Decillo family from?

You can see how Decillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decillo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Decillo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Decillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decillo. 50% of Decillo men 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Decillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decillo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Decillo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Decillo. For the veterans among your Decillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Decillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Decillo in 1966 was 83, and 100 in 2001.

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