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Degrote Family History

Degrote Name 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: Degree, Negrete, De Rose, Grote, De Groote, Grove, Jerome, Dearth

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Where is the Degrote family from?

You can see how Degrote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrote family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Degrote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Degrote families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degrote's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Degrote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degrote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degrote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degrote. 50% of Degrote 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degrote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrote 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Degrote. 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 118 military records available for the last name Degrote. For the veterans among your Degrote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrote lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Degrote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Degrote in 1951 was 59, and 79 in 2003.

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