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Decoud Family History

Decoud 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: Decoux, Decou, Record, Debord, Daoud, Declue, Deford, Secord, Delcour

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Where is the Decoud family from?

You can see how Decoud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decoud family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Decoud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Decoud families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Decoud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Decoud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decoud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decoud ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Decoud ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Decoud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decoud 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Decoud. 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 46 military records available for the last name Decoud. For the veterans among your Decoud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decoud lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Decoud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Decoud in 1966 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

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