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Degardin Family History

Degardin 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: Dejardin, Dujardin, Gardin, Dearden, Teegardin, Demartin, Dearmin

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Where is the Degardin family from?

You can see how Degardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degardin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degardin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Degardin families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Degardin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degardin families in 1911.
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What did your Degardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degardin. 59% of Degardin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    59%
  • Merchant
    25%
  • Commis
    17%

What Degardin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Degardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degardin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Degardin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degardin. For the veterans among your Degardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degardin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Degardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Degardin in 1963 was 66, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degardin 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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