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Degeyter Family History

Degeyter Surname 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 Geyter, Demeter, Aegerter, Degeer, Degener, Deeter, Regester

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Where is the Degeyter family from?

You can see how Degeyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeyter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degeyter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Degeyter families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Degeyter's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Degeyter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeyter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Degeyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degeyter. 50% of Degeyter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Degeyter women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gambler
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Degeyter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Degeyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeyter 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Degeyter. 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 87 military records available for the last name Degeyter. For the veterans among your Degeyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeyter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Degeyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Degeyter in 1961 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degeyter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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