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Degar Family History

Degar 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: Dear, Demar, Deger, Degan, Dewar, Debar, Detar, Segar, Dugar, Zegar

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Where is the Degar family from?

You can see how Degar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Degar families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Degar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Degar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degar 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 Degar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degar. 50% of Degar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Medical Doctor
    25%

What Degar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Degar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degar 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Degar. 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 68 military records available for the last name Degar. For the veterans among your Degar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Degar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Degar in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degar 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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