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Degrassi Family History

Degrassi 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: Degrasse, Grassi, Grass, De Pass, Drass, Debrosse, Grasse, Ingrassia

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Where is the Degrassi family from?

You can see how Degrassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrassi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degrassi families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Degrassi's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Degrassi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrassi 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 Degrassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degrassi. 100% of Degrassi men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Degrassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Degrassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrassi 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Degrassi. 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 41 military records available for the last name Degrassi. For the veterans among your Degrassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrassi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Degrassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Degrassi in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degrassi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrassi 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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