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Deg Family History

Deg Name 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: Deo, Dey, Deng, Dee, Deeg, Dew, Beg, Dec, Degn, Dea

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Where is the Deg family from?

You can see how Deg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Deg families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deg. 50% of Deg men worked as an Owner. .

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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 1940

  • Owner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Deg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deg 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Deg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Deg. For the veterans among your Deg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deg in 1962 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

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