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Degrange Family History

Degrange Surname Meaning

French: habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’ denoting someone from Grange the name of several places in various parts of France;

or a topographic name for someone who lived by a granary (see Grange).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Degrange family from?

You can see how Degrange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrange family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degrange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Degrange families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Degrange's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degrange families in 1911.
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What did your Degrange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degrange. 34% of Degrange men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Moulder
    23%
  • Back Boy
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Degrange family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degrange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrange 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Degrange. 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 385 military records available for the last name Degrange. For the veterans among your Degrange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrange lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Degrange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Degrange in 1946 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrange 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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