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Deorge Family History

Deorge 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: George, Delorge, Deforge, Dore, Berge, Georger, Sorge, Forge, Debree

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Where is the Deorge family from?

You can see how Deorge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deorge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deorge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deorge families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deorge's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deorge families in 1880.
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What did your Deorge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deorge. 100% of Deorge men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Deorge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deorge 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Deorge. 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 7 military records available for the last name Deorge. For the veterans among your Deorge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deorge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Deorge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deorge in 1978 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deorge 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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