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Decroo Family History

Decroo 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 Roo, Detro, De Roos, Deroy, Derrow, Decato, Lecroy, Decou, Devroy

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Where is the Decroo family from?

You can see how Decroo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decroo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Decroo families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Decroo's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Decroo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decroo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decroo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decroo. 50% of Decroo men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Glass Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Decroo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decroo 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Decroo. 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 47 military records available for the last name Decroo. For the veterans among your Decroo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decroo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Decroo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Decroo in 1967 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

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