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Deges Family History

Deges 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: Deger, Debes, Dees, Denes, Degen, Dages, Lees, Hees, Beger, Regis

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Where is the Deges family from?

You can see how Deges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deges families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Deges's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deges 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 Deges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deges. 100% of Deges men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deges women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Deges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deges 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Deges. 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 62 military records available for the last name Deges. For the veterans among your Deges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Deges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Deges in 1968 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deges 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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