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Degise Family History

Degise 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: Derise, Delise, Denise, Devine, Regis, Meise, Zeise, Reise, Denis

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Where is the Degise family from?

You can see how Degise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Degise families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degise's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degise ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Degise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degise 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Degise. 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 11 military records available for the last name Degise. For the veterans among your Degise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degise lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Degise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Degise in 1953 was 38, and 93 in 2004.

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