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Degge Family History

Degge Surname Meaning

see Degg.

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


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Where is the Degge family from?

You can see how Degge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Degge family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Degge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Degge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degge 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 Degge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degge. 50% of Degge men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Degge women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Degge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degge 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Degge. 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 118 military records available for the last name Degge. For the veterans among your Degge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Degge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Degge in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degge 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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