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Degrat Family History

Degrat 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: Degan, De Gray, De Graw, Degree, Deras, Degrand, Pegram, De Groat

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Where is the Degrat family from?

You can see how Degrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degrat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Degrat family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degrat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degrat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrat 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 Degrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degrat. 100% of Degrat men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Degrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Degrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrat 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Degrat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Degrat. For the veterans among your Degrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrat lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Degrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Degrat in 1981 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrat 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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