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Degorgue Family History

Degorgue 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: Delorge, Deforge, George, Devore, Legore, De George, Degree, Deloge

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Where is the Degorgue family from?

You can see how Degorgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degorgue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Degorgue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Degorgue families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degorgue's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degorgue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degorgue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Degorgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degorgue 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Degorgue. 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 16 military records available for the last name Degorgue. For the veterans among your Degorgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degorgue lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Degorgue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Degorgue in 1964 was 85, and 76 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degorgue 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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