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Degley Family History

Degley 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: Begley, Dagley, Denley, Fegley, Degler, Deeley, Wegley, Negley

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Where is the Degley family from?

You can see how Degley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Degley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Degley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degley 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 163 census records available for the last name Degley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degley 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Degley. 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 38 military records available for the last name Degley. For the veterans among your Degley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Degley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Degley in 1970 was 65, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degley 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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