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Degraw Family History

Degraw 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: De Graw, Deshaw, Degan, De Gray, Degree, Deras, Degrand, Pegram

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Where is the Degraw family from?

You can see how Degraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Degraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Degraw families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Degraw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Degraw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degraw 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 Degraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degraw. 62% of Degraw men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Degraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraw 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Degraw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degraw. For the veterans among your Degraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraw lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Degraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Degraw in 1943 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degraw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degraw 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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