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Degrasse Name Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Degrâce (see Degrace ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grasse, Degree, De Pass, Derousse, De Grace, Degrange, Petrash

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Where is the Degrasse family from?

You can see how Degrasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degrasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Degrasse families living in Somerset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Degrasse's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Degrasse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrasse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degrasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degrasse. 34% of Degrasse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degrasse women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Barber
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degrasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrasse 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Degrasse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 392 military records available for the last name Degrasse. For the veterans among your Degrasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrasse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Degrasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Degrasse in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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