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Degollado Family History

Degollado Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): possibly from Degollado ‘beheaded’ a Spanish title for Saint John the Baptist who was sentenced to death and subsequently beheaded by Herod Antipas. Alternatively a nickname from Spanish degollado a term denoting a kind of a bird living in North and Central America with black head and the upper part of the body.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Degollado family from?

You can see how Degollado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degollado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Degollado families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Degollado's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Degollado families in 1920.
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What did your Degollado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degollado. 100% of Degollado men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Degollado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degollado 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Degollado. 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 107 military records available for the last name Degollado. For the veterans among your Degollado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degollado lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Degollado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Degollado in 1968 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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