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Degely Family History

Degely 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: Fegely, Deely, Deger, Kegel, Dewey, Dagel, Hegel, Demel, Regel

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Where is the Degely family from?

You can see how Degely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Degely families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Degely's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degely families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Degely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degely 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Degely. 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 military records available for the last name Degely. For the veterans among your Degely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degely lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degely 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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