Decow Family History

Decow Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Debow, Decou, Deo, Deacon, Dech, Delos, Delo, Dedon, Deck, Dow

9,000 record(s) for Decow

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
140	Military Records
81	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Where is the Decow family from?

You can see how Decow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Decow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Decow families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Decow's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Decow families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decow.

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

50%

Laborer

50%

What Decow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Decow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Decow. 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.

Military Records

There are 140 military records available for the last name Decow. For the veterans among your Decow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Decow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Decow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Decow in 1969 was 61, and 50 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.