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Degraves Family History

Degraves 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: Segraves, Graves, Draves, Defrates, Sagraves, Seagraves, Segroves

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Where is the Degraves family from?

You can see how Degraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degraves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Degraves families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Degraves's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Degraves families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Degraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraves 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Degraves. 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 62 military records available for the last name Degraves. For the veterans among your Degraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Degraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degraves in 1962 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degraves 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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