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Desgrey Family History

Desgrey 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: De Gruy, De Gray, Degree, Delorey, Deprey, Esarey, Despres, Dery

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Where is the Desgrey family from?

You can see how Desgrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desgrey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Desgrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Desgrey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Desgrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Desgrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desgrey 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 71 census records available for the last name Desgrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desgrey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Desgrey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Desgrey. For the veterans among your Desgrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desgrey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Desgrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Desgrey in 1968 was 66, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desgrey 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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