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Degonia Family History

Degonia Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Degagné (see Degagne) or of its variant Desgagné.

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


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Where is the Degonia family from?

You can see how Degonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degonia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degonia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Degonia families living in Missouri. This was about 97% of all the recorded Degonia's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Degonia families in 1880.
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What did your Degonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degonia. 42% of Degonia men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    42%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Degonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degonia 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Degonia. 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 Degonia. For the veterans among your Degonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degonia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Degonia in 1963 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degonia 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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