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Degeeter Family History

Degeeter 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: Demeter, Aegerter, De Geyter, Degeer, Degener, Deeter, Regester

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Where is the Degeeter family from?

You can see how Degeeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeeter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Degeeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Degeeter families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Degeeter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degeeter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeeter 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 Degeeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degeeter. 100% of Degeeter 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
    100%

What Degeeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Degeeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeeter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Degeeter. 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 107 military records available for the last name Degeeter. For the veterans among your Degeeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeeter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Degeeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Degeeter in 1962 was 53, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degeeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degeeter 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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