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Degaray Family History

Degaray 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: Demaray, Garay, De Gray, Deary, Demary, Devary, Degarmo, Demara

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Where is the Degaray family from?

You can see how Degaray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degaray family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degaray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Degaray family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degaray's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degaray families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Degaray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degaray 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Degaray. 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 35 military records available for the last name Degaray. For the veterans among your Degaray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degaray lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Degaray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Degaray in 1969 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degaray 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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