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Deghy Family History

Deghy 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: Dery, Dehn, Denny, Dech, Demay, Dey, Deger, Dewey, Derry, Degan

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Where is the Deghy family from?

You can see how Deghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deghy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deghy families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Deghy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Deghy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Deghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deghy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Deghy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deghy. For the veterans among your Deghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deghy lifespan?

Average Deghy life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deghy 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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