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Degrell Family History

Degrell 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: Deverell, Dibrell, Grell, Darrell, Degree, Drell, Perrell, Durell

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Where is the Degrell family from?

You can see how Degrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degrell families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degrell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Degrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Degrell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Degrell. For the veterans among your Degrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Degrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Degrell in 1972 was 87, and 96 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degrell 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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