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Degregory Family History

Degregory 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: De Gregory, Gregory, Mcgregory, Gregor, De Rego, Mcgregor, Gregori

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Where is the Degregory family from?

You can see how Degregory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degregory family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Degregory families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Degregory's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degregory families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degregory 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 Degregory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degregory. 46% of Degregory men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Degregory women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degregory were New Worker and Hemmer.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Hemmer
    50%

What Degregory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Degregory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degregory 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Degregory. 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 104 military records available for the last name Degregory. For the veterans among your Degregory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degregory lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Degregory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Degregory in 1959 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degregory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degregory 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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