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Degoyer Family History

Degoyer 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: Denoyer, Goyer, Deger, Denyer, Degler, Degeer, Degener, Kenoyer

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Where is the Degoyer family from?

You can see how Degoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degoyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degoyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Degoyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Degoyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degoyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degoyer 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 12 census records available for the last name Degoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degoyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Degoyer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Degoyer. For the veterans among your Degoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degoyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degoyer 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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