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Degour Family History

Degour 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: Deger, Segur, Degler, Degon, Decoux, Degeer, Gour, Dufour, Delcour

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Where is the Degour family from?

You can see how Degour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Degour families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degour's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degour 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 89 census records available for the last name Degour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degour 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Degour. 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 49 military records available for the last name Degour. For the veterans among your Degour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degour lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Degour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degour in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degour 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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