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Degerick Family History

Degerick 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: Dederick, Derrick, Derick, Feerick, Dederich, Deatrick, Detrick

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Where is the Degerick family from?

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

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degerick. 60% of Degerick men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Degerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Degerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerick 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Degerick. 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 9 military records available for the last name Degerick. For the veterans among your Degerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerick lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Degerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Degerick in 1979 was 88, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degerick 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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