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Deguise Family History

Deguise 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: Deguire, Guise, Derise, De Luise, Delise, Degutis, Seguine, Denise

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Where is the Deguise family from?

You can see how Deguise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deguise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deguise families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 149 Deguise families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Deguise's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deguise families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deguise 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 Deguise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deguise. 60% of Deguise men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deguise women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Deguise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deguise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deguise 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Deguise. 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 336 military records available for the last name Deguise. For the veterans among your Deguise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deguise lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Deguise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deguise in 1952 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deguise 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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