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Degruyter Family History

Degruyter 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 Ruyter, De Ruiter, Grueter, Delauter, De Sutter, Deuster

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Where is the Degruyter family from?

You can see how Degruyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degruyter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degruyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Degruyter families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Degruyter's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Degruyter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degruyter 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 Degruyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Horologist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degruyter. 100% of Degruyter men worked as a Horologist.

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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

  • Horologist
    100%

What Degruyter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Degruyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degruyter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Degruyter. 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 36 military records available for the last name Degruyter. For the veterans among your Degruyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degruyter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Degruyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Degruyter in 1973 was 85, and 62 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degruyter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degruyter 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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