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Degson Family History

Degson 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: Degon, Deason, Denson, Delson, Benson, Elson, Denton, Deacon, Nelson

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Where is the Degson family from?

You can see how Degson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Degson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Degson family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Degson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degson 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 Degson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degson. 100% of Degson 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%

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Degson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Degson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degson. For the veterans among your Degson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degson 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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