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Degg Family History

Degg Surname Meaning

variant of Dagg.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Degg family from?

You can see how Degg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Degg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Degg families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Degg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Degg families in 1911.
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What did your Degg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Degg. 15% of Degg men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 58% of Degg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degg were Potters Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Potters Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Degg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degg 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Degg. 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 450 military records available for the last name Degg. For the veterans among your Degg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Degg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degg in 1958 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

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