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Decoto Family History

Decoto 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: Devoto, Decato, Demato, Decoste, De Soto, Escoto, Coto, Decoux

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Where is the Decoto family from?

You can see how Decoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Decoto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Decoto families living in California. This was about 28% of all the recorded Decoto's in USA. California had the highest population of Decoto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decoto. 100% of Decoto 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 942 census records available for the last name Decoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoto 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Decoto. 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 61 military records available for the last name Decoto. For the veterans among your Decoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Decoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decoto in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2000.

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