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Decae Family History

Decae 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: Dean, Dear, Deak, Ducat, Decker, Dech, Demar, Demay, Cece, Dee

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Where is the Decae family from?

You can see how Decae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decae family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Decae family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Decae's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decae families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decae ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Decae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decae 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Decae. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Decae. For the veterans among your Decae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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