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Degain Family History

Degain 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: Degan, Demain, Delain, Dean, Drain, Devin, Dain, Devan, Megan, Dewan

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Where is the Degain family from?

You can see how Degain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Degain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Degain family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Degain's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Degain families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degain 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 Degain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degain. 100% of Degain men worked as an Elevator Operator.

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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

  • Elevator Operator
    100%

What Degain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Degain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degain 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Degain. 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 27 military records available for the last name Degain. For the veterans among your Degain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Degain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Degain in 1968 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degain 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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