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Degorski Family History

Degorski 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: Zagorski, Gorski, Nagorski, Legerski, Demski, Zaborski, Podgorski

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Where is the Degorski family from?

You can see how Degorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degorski family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Degorski's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Degorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degorski 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 Degorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degorski. 100% of Degorski 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
    100%

What Degorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Degorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degorski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Degorski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Degorski. For the veterans among your Degorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degorski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Degorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Degorski in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degorski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degorski 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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