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Degant Family History

Degant 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: Degan, Dean, Gant, Levant, Dent, Dechant, Dewart, Devan, Deane

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Where is the Degant family from?

You can see how Degant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Degant families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Degant's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Degant families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Degant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degant 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Degant. 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 45 military records available for the last name Degant. For the veterans among your Degant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Degant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Degant in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degant 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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