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Degal Family History

Degal Surname 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: Regal, Dugal, Degan, Deal, Segal, Gal, Dean, Beal, Real, Dear

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Where is the Degal family from?

You can see how Degal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Degal families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degal's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Degal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degal 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 Degal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degal. 100% of Degal men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Degal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Degal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degal 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Degal. 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 40 military records available for the last name Degal. For the veterans among your Degal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Degal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Degal in 1972 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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