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Decalvo Family History

Decalvo 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: Calvo, De Salvo, Decato, Cefalo, Calo, De Alba, Deramo, Delo, Mehalko

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Decalvo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decalvo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Decalvo. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Decalvo. For the veterans among your Decalvo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decalvo lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Decalvo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Decalvo in 1976 was 99, and 86 in 1987.

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