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Decota Family History

Decota 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: Decoste, Cota, Pecora, Decoux, Decoteau, Ducote, Decorte, Serota

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Where is the Decota family from?

You can see how Decota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decota family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Decota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Decota families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Decota's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Decota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Decota. 53% of Decota men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Decota women worked as a Stitcher. .

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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
    53%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Decota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decota 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 Decota. 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 197 military records available for the last name Decota. For the veterans among your Decota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decota lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Decota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Decota in 1958 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

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