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Decorlo Family History

Decorlo 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: Decorte, De Orio, De Carlo, Record, Nicolo, Tesoro, Demory, Merlo

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Where is the Decorlo family from?

You can see how Decorlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decorlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Decorlo families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Decorlo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decorlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decorlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Decorlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stringer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decorlo. 100% of Decorlo women worked as a Stringer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stringer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Decorlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decorlo 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Decorlo. 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 6 military records available for the last name Decorlo. For the veterans among your Decorlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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