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Dechelle Family History

Dechelle 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: Decelle, Schelle, Michelle, Dechene, Decell, Desselle, Decelles

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dechelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechelle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dechelle. 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 military records available for the last name Dechelle. For the veterans among your Dechelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechelle lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Dechelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dechelle in 1996 was 90, and 93 in 1998.

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