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Degeorge Family History

Degeorge 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: De George, George, Delorge, Mcgeorge, Deforge, Deger, Georger, Devore

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Where is the Degeorge family from?

You can see how Degeorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeorge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degeorge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Degeorge family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degeorge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degeorge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeorge 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 Degeorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degeorge. 31% of Degeorge men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Degeorge women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degeorge were New Worker and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    41%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Degeorge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Degeorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeorge 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Degeorge. 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 848 military records available for the last name Degeorge. For the veterans among your Degeorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeorge lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Degeorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Degeorge in 1942 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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