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Dechart Family History

Dechart 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: Dechant, Dechert, De Hart, Denhart, Dewart, Machart, Ehart, Reckart

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Where is the Dechart family from?

You can see how Dechart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dechart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dechart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dechart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dechart. 50% of Dechart men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dechart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dechart were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Dechart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechart 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dechart. 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 205 military records available for the last name Dechart. For the veterans among your Dechart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechart lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Dechart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dechart in 1992 was 89, and 98 in 2002.

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