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Degere Family History

Degere 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, Devere, Deere, Legere, Revere, Beger, Severe, Egert, Eger

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Where is the Degere family from?

You can see how Degere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degere family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Degere family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Degere's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degere 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 Degere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degere. 100% of Degere men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Degere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Degere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degere 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Degere. 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 27 military records available for the last name Degere. For the veterans among your Degere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degere lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Degere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Degere in 1976 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degere 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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