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Degeley Family History

Degeley 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: Deeley, Seeley, Begley, Fegely, Dagley, Keeley, Denley, Feeley

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Where is the Degeley family from?

You can see how Degeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degeley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degeley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degeley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeley 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 15 census records available for the last name Degeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Degeley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Degeley. For the veterans among your Degeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeley lifespan?

Average Degeley life expectancy in 1968 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degeley 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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