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Degnay Family History

Degnay 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: Degnan, Dunay, Denny, Demay, Degan, Dignam, De Gray, Delay, Denby

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Where is the Degnay family from?

You can see how Degnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Degnay families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Degnay family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Degnay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Degnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Degnay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degnay. For the veterans among your Degnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degnay

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