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Degraan Family History

Degraan 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: Dearman, Degan, De Haan, Derman, De Graaf, De Raad, Defrain, Deerman

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Where is the Degraan family from?

You can see how Degraan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degraan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Degraan families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Degraan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Degraan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Degraan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Degraan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Degraan. For the veterans among your Degraan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Degraan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degraan in 1956 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degraan 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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