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Degrazia Family History

Degrazia 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: De Grazia, De Gracia, Petralia, Pedraza, Gracia, Di Grazia, Peraza

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Where is the Degrazia family from?

You can see how Degrazia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrazia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degrazia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Degrazia families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degrazia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degrazia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrazia 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 Degrazia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degrazia. 59% of Degrazia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Degrazia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degrazia were Bookkeeper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Musician
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Degrazia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degrazia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrazia 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Degrazia. 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 278 military records available for the last name Degrazia. For the veterans among your Degrazia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrazia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Degrazia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degrazia in 1961 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrazia 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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