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Degelia Family History

Degelia 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: Neglia, Ceglia, Regalia, Melia, Kegel, Fegely, Venezia, Heredia

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Where is the Degelia family from?

You can see how Degelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degelia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degelia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degelia 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 Degelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degelia. 75% of Degelia men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Degelia women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Degelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Degelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degelia 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Degelia. 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 34 military records available for the last name Degelia. For the veterans among your Degelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degelia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Degelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degelia in 1965 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degelia 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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