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Decorso Family History

Decorso 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: Decorte, De Orio, Corso, D'orso, Record, Corse, Orso, Tesoro, Delos

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Where is the Decorso family from?

You can see how Decorso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decorso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Decorso families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Decorso's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Decorso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decorso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decorso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decorso. 25% of Decorso men worked as a Mason Contractor. .

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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

  • Mason Contractor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Contractor
    25%
  • Wood Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Decorso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decorso 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 Decorso. 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 49 military records available for the last name Decorso. For the veterans among your Decorso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decorso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Decorso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Decorso in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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