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Degs Family History

Degs 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: Dees, Deas, Deus, Deis, Degn, Debs, Dews, Reis, Dean, Lees

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Where is the Degs family from?

You can see how Degs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Degs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Degs family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Degs's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Degs families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Degs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Degs. 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 7 military records available for the last name Degs. For the veterans among your Degs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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