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Degil Family History

Degil 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: Peil, Keil, Regis, Feil, Devin, Dell, Deger, Reil, Regal, Kegel

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Where is the Degil family from?

You can see how Degil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degil family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degil 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 13 census records available for the last name Degil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degil 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Degil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degil. For the veterans among your Degil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degil lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Degil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Degil in 1980 was 77, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degil 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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