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Degarza Family History

Degarza 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: Segarra, Degarmo, Garza, Demara, Delara, Zegarra, Dear, Dearman

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Where is the Degarza family from?

You can see how Degarza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degarza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degarza families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degarza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Degarza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degarza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Degarza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degarza 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Degarza. 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 Degarza. For the veterans among your Degarza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degarza lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Degarza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Degarza in 1973 was 91, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degarza 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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