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Degraeve Family History

Degraeve 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: Degree, Degrange, Graeve, Degrasse, De Grave, Grave, Belgrave

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Where is the Degraeve family from?

You can see how Degraeve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degraeve family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Degraeve families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Degraeve's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degraeve families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degraeve surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degraeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degraeve. 100% of Degraeve 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Degraeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degraeve 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Degraeve. 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 90 military records available for the last name Degraeve. For the veterans among your Degraeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degraeve lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degraeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Degraeve in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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