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Degoe Family History

Degoe 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: Degon, Deboe, Defoe, Devoe, Deyoe, Depoe, Begue, Diego, Deo, Rego

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Where is the Degoe family from?

You can see how Degoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Degoe families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degoe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degoe 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 83 census records available for the last name Degoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degoe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Degoe. 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 10 military records available for the last name Degoe. For the veterans among your Degoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degoe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degoe 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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