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Degagne Family History

Degagne Surname Meaning

Altered form (Degagné) of French Desgagnés (or perhaps of some other similar French surname): unexplained.

The surname Desgagnés which is formed with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Degagne family from?

You can see how Degagne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degagne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degagne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 179 Degagne families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Degagne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degagne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degagne 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 Degagne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Degagne. 34% of Degagne men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Degagne women worked as a Servante.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Degagne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Degagne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degagne 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Degagne. 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 293 military records available for the last name Degagne. For the veterans among your Degagne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degagne lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Degagne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Degagne in 1957 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degagne 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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