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Degasperi Family History

Degasperi 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: Gaspari, Gasper, Legaspi, Demasters, Desper, Demaster, Dempster

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Where is the Degasperi family from?

You can see how Degasperi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degasperi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Degasperi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Degasperi families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Degasperi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degasperi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degasperi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degasperi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Operator
    100%

What Degasperi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Degasperi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degasperi 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Degasperi. 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 63 military records available for the last name Degasperi. For the veterans among your Degasperi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degasperi lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Degasperi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degasperi in 1943 was 48, and 101 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degasperi 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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