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Degitz Family History

Degitz 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: Dewitz, Deitz, Beitz, Reitz, Weitz, Deetz, Seitz, Leitz, Nemitz

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Where is the Degitz family from?

You can see how Degitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Degitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Degitz families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Degitz's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Degitz families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degitz 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 Degitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degitz. 50% of Degitz women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Degitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Degitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degitz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Degitz. 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 131 military records available for the last name Degitz. For the veterans among your Degitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Degitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Degitz in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degitz 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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