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Degolier Family History

Degolier 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: De Golier, Degler, Delozier, De Golyer, Demler, Deger, Golder, Hegler

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Where is the Degolier family from?

You can see how Degolier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degolier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degolier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Degolier families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Degolier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degolier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degolier 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 Degolier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degolier. 75% of Degolier men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Degolier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degolier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degolier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Degolier. 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 Degolier. For the veterans among your Degolier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degolier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Degolier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Degolier in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degolier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degolier 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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