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Degory Family History

Degory 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: Demory, Gregory, Dery, Deger, Derry, Debord, Deary, Devore, Deloy

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Where is the Degory family from?

You can see how Degory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degory family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degory families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degory's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degory 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 Degory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker Own Account was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degory. 50% of Degory women worked as a Dressmaker Own Account.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker Own Account
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Degory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Degory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degory 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Degory. 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 13 military records available for the last name Degory. For the veterans among your Degory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degory lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Degory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degory in 1973 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degory 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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