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Degrado Family History

Degrado 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: De Grado, Grado, Deramo, Delgado, Dorado, Degrand, Grad, Serrato

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Where is the Degrado family from?

You can see how Degrado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Degrado families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Degrado's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Degrado families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrado 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 Degrado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degrado. 42% of Degrado men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degrado women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Dyers Helper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Degrado family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Degrado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrado 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Degrado. 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 62 military records available for the last name Degrado. For the veterans among your Degrado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrado lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Degrado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Degrado in 1959 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degrado

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrado 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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