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Degatano Family History

Degatano 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: De Gaetano, Gaetano, Degan, Catano, Delano, Demato, Legato, Megahan

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Where is the Degatano family from?

You can see how Degatano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degatano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degatano families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degatano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degatano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degatano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degatano ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Degatano ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Degatano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degatano 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Degatano. 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 18 military records available for the last name Degatano. For the veterans among your Degatano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degatano lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Degatano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Degatano in 1974 was 56, and 51 in 1999.

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