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Degani Family History

Degani 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: Degan, Dean, Devan, Deane, Delano, Megan, Dewan, Deland, Deman, Dugan

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Where is the Degani family from?

You can see how Degani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degani family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degani's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Degani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degani. 50% of Degani men worked as a Gardener. .

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Degani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degani 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Degani. 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 72 military records available for the last name Degani. For the veterans among your Degani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degani lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Degani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Degani in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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