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Degarmo Family History

Degarmo Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Degarmeaux: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone from Garmeaux the name of two places in Ille-et-Vilaine Brittany (France).

The surname Degarmeaux or (de) Garmeaux is no longer found in France.

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


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Where is the Degarmo family from?

You can see how Degarmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degarmo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degarmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Degarmo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Degarmo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degarmo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degarmo 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 Degarmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degarmo. 34% of Degarmo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Degarmo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degarmo were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Degarmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degarmo 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Degarmo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degarmo. For the veterans among your Degarmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degarmo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Degarmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Degarmo in 1954 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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