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Degel Family History

Degel 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: Deger, Kegel, Dagel, Hegel, Demel, Regel, Dengel, Diegel, Degen

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Where is the Degel family from?

You can see how Degel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Degel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Degel families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Degel's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Degel families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degel 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 Degel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degel. 72% of Degel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degel women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Degel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Degel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degel 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Degel. 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 765 military records available for the last name Degel. For the veterans among your Degel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Degel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Degel in 1965 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degel 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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