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Decourcey Name Meaning

English (Middlesex) and Irish: of Norman origin a variant of Decoursey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Decourcy, Decoursey, Dorcey, Delacey, Dockrey, Corsey, Currey, Curley

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Where is the Decourcey family from?

You can see how Decourcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decourcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Decourcey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Decourcey family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Decourcey's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Decourcey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decourcey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decourcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decourcey. 38% of Decourcey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Decourcey women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decourcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decourcey 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Decourcey. 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 365 military records available for the last name Decourcey. For the veterans among your Decourcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decourcey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Decourcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Decourcey in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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