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Degoot Family History

Degoot 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: Despot, Degon, De Good, De Groot, Denoon, Demont, Devost, Demott

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Where is the Degoot family from?

You can see how Degoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degoot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degoot family living in Utah. This was about 33% of all the recorded Degoot's in USA. Utah and 2 other states had the highest population of Degoot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degoot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Degoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degoot 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Degoot. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degoot. For the veterans among your Degoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degoot lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Degoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Degoot in 1996 was 45, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degoot 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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