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Degaris Family History

Degaris 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: Demaris, Demarais, Garis, Degutis, Degarmo, Demars, Medaris, Segars

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Where is the Degaris family from?

You can see how Degaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degaris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Degaris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 53 Degaris families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Degaris's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Degaris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degaris 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 Degaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ice Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degaris. 100% of Degaris men worked as an Ice Man.

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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

  • Ice Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degaris 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Degaris. 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 115 military records available for the last name Degaris. For the veterans among your Degaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degaris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Degaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Degaris in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degaris 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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