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Degoss Family History

Degoss 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: Deross, Devoss, Demoss, Delos, Doss, Goss, Dross, Demos, Devos

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Where is the Degoss family from?

You can see how Degoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degoss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Degoss family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degoss's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Degoss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degoss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Degoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degoss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Degoss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degoss. For the veterans among your Degoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degoss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Degoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Degoss in 1972 was 71, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degoss 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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