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Degreat Family History

Degreat 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: Great, Degree, De Groat, Segrest, Derham, Dearman, Egert, Deger

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Where is the Degreat family from?

You can see how Degreat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degreat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degreat families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Degreat family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Degreat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Degreat families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Degreat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degreat 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Degreat. 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 16 military records available for the last name Degreat. For the veterans among your Degreat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degreat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Degreat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degreat in 1985 was 62, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degreat 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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