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Decampos Family History

Decampos 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: Deocampo, Campos, Decamp, Deramo, Camps, Ocampo, Campo, Demos, Campoy

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Where is the Decampos family from?

You can see how Decampos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decampos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Decampos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Decampos families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Decampos's in USA. California had the highest population of Decampos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decampos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decampos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Decampos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decampos 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Decampos. 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 20 military records available for the last name Decampos. For the veterans among your Decampos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decampos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Decampos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Decampos in 1964 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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