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Degro Family History

Degro 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: Detro, Negro, Legro, Dear, Dery, Diego, Deo, Mero, Cerro, Gero

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Where is the Degro family from?

You can see how Degro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Degro family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degro's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Degro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degro 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 Degro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degro. 100% of Degro men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Degro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Degro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degro 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Degro. 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 37 military records available for the last name Degro. For the veterans among your Degro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degro lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Degro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Degro in 1975 was 55, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degro 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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