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Degarcia Family History

Degarcia 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: Garcia, Barcia, Demarais, Deloria, Marcia, De Gracia, Ciarcia

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Where is the Degarcia family from?

You can see how Degarcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degarcia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degarcia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Degarcia families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Degarcia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Degarcia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degarcia 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 Degarcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degarcia. 100% of Degarcia 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 251 census records available for the last name Degarcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degarcia 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Degarcia. 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 13 military records available for the last name Degarcia. For the veterans among your Degarcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degarcia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degarcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Degarcia in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degarcia 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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