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Degagner Family History

Degagner 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: Deaner, Gagner, Degener, Dagner, Degner, Garner, Eigner, Egger

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Where is the Degagner family from?

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

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degagner. 100% of Degagner men worked as a Journalier.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Degagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degagner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Degagner. 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 38 military records available for the last name Degagner. For the veterans among your Degagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degagner lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Degagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degagner in 1977 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degagner 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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