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Degara Family History

Degara 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: Demara, Delara, Dear, Demark, Demar, Legard, Deger, Vergara, Dewart

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Where is the Degara family from?

You can see how Degara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Degara family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Degara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degara 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Degara. 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 23 military records available for the last name Degara. For the veterans among your Degara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Degara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degara in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degara 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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