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Degreif Family History

Degreif 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: Greif, Degree, Deger, Debree, Segreto, Herreid, Derrig, De Graaf

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Where is the Degreif family from?

You can see how Degreif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degreif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Degreif families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Degreif's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Degreif families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Degreif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degreif 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 Degreif. 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 19 military records available for the last name Degreif. For the veterans among your Degreif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degreif lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Degreif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Degreif in 1950 was 47, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degreif 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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