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Degney Family History

Degney 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: Deeney, Denney, Degner, Devney, Dolney, Cerney, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Degney family from?

You can see how Degney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Degney families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Degney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degney 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 Degney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degney. 100% of Degney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Degney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degney 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Degney. 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 53 military records available for the last name Degney. For the veterans among your Degney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Degney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Degney in 1968 was 84, and 71 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degney 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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