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Degratte Family History

Degratte 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: Deslatte, Degrange, Delatte, Degrasse, De Grace, Pratte, Durante

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Where is the Degratte family from?

You can see how Degratte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degratte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degratte family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degratte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Degratte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degratte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Degratte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Degratte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degratte 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Degratte. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degratte. For the veterans among your Degratte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degratte lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1979, in the United States, Degratte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Degratte in 1951 was 51, and 57 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degratte 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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