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Degrate Family History

Degrate Surname Meaning

Italian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Degrate family from?

You can see how Degrate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrate family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degrate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Degrate families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degrate's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Degrate families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrate 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 Degrate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degrate. 50% of Degrate men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Degrate women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degrate were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Degrate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Degrate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrate 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Degrate. 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 165 military records available for the last name Degrate. For the veterans among your Degrate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrate lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Degrate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degrate in 1959 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrate 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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