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Degruchy Family History

Degruchy 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: De Gruy, Dersch, Debruhl, Deroche, Debauche, Eguchi, Rerucha, Derusha

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Where is the Degruchy family from?

You can see how Degruchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degruchy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degruchy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 30 Degruchy families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Degruchy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degruchy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degruchy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degruchy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degruchy. 100% of Degruchy men worked as an Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Degruchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degruchy 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Degruchy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 260 military records available for the last name Degruchy. For the veterans among your Degruchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degruchy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Degruchy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Degruchy in 1965 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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