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Decovich Family History

Decovich 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: Devich, Perovich, Vuckovich, Milovich, Perkovich, Hecimovich, Deich

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Where is the Decovich family from?

You can see how Decovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Decovich family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Decovich's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Decovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decovich. 100% of Decovich men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Decovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decovich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Decovich. 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 13 military records available for the last name Decovich. For the veterans among your Decovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decovich lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Decovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Decovich in 1975 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

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