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Degear Family History

Degear 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: Deger, Degeer, Dear, Beger, Demar, Delmar, Eger, Denger, Degan, Reger

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Where is the Degear family from?

You can see how Degear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degear families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Degear families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Degear's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Degear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degear ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degear. 100% of Degear 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Degear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degear 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Degear. 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 68 military records available for the last name Degear. For the veterans among your Degear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Degear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Degear in 1967 was 72, and 30 in 2002.

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