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Degeer Name Meaning

Walloon; Dutch (De Geer): habitational name for someone from the village of Geer near Liège in Wallonia (Belgium) possibly named with Dutch geer ‘triangular piece of land’ (see Geer ).

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


Similar surnames: Geer, Deller, Leger, Denner, Deger, Deaner, Hegler, Eger, Seger

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Where is the Degeer family from?

You can see how Degeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degeer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Degeer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Degeer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Degeer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degeer. 28% of Degeer men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
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What Degeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Degeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeer 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Degeer. 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 270 military records available for the last name Degeer. For the veterans among your Degeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Degeer in 1963 was 70, and 71 in 2004.

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