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Degon Name Meaning

English (Devon): probably a variant of Deacon . This form of the surname has died out in England. Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Devon, Degn, Dedon, Degan, Dean, Dejohn, Regan, Denmon, Beson, Leon

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Where is the Degon family from?

You can see how Degon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Degon families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Degon's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Degon families in 1911.
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What did your Degon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degon. 15% of Degon men worked as a Painter and 60% of Degon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degon were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Painter
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Degon. 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 327 military records available for the last name Degon. For the veterans among your Degon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Degon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Degon in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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