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Degree Family History

Degree Surname Meaning

French (Degrée): variant of Degré (see Degre).

This surname is very rare in France found mainly in Loire-Atlantique.

Americanized form of French Dugré (see Dugre).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Degree family from?

You can see how Degree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Degree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Degree families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Degree's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Degree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degree 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 Degree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degree. 35% of Degree men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Degree women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degree were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Degree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degree 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Degree. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Degree. For the veterans among your Degree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degree lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Degree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Degree in 1962 was 78, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degree 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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