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Degnon Family History

Degnon 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: Legnon, Degon, Degnan, Denton, Deacon, Dennen, Menon, Vernon, Eynon

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Where is the Degnon family from?

You can see how Degnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Degnon families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Degnon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Degnon families in 1891.
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What did your Degnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator Own Filling Station and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degnon. 17% of Degnon men worked as an Operator Own Filling Station and 34% of Degnon women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degnon were Painter and Packer.

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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

  • Operator Own Filling Station
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Degnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Degnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnon 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Degnon. 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 114 military records available for the last name Degnon. For the veterans among your Degnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Degnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Degnon in 1967 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degnon 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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