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Degennaro Family History

Degennaro 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 Gennaro, Gennaro, Di Gennaro, Degenhart, Degenhardt, Dennard

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Where is the Degennaro family from?

You can see how Degennaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degennaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Degennaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Degennaro families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Degennaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degennaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degennaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degennaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degennaro. 14% of Degennaro men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Degennaro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degennaro were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Floor Girl
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degennaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degennaro 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Degennaro. 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 697 military records available for the last name Degennaro. For the veterans among your Degennaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degennaro lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Degennaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degennaro in 1950 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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