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Degran Family History

Degran 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, Degrand, Degnan, Dean, Verran, Dearman, Devan, Beran, Gran

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Where is the Degran family from?

You can see how Degran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Degran families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Degran's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degran families in 1880.
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What did your Degran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degran. 34% of Degran men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Degran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degran 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Degran. 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 65 military records available for the last name Degran. For the veterans among your Degran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degran lifespan?

Average Degran life expectancy in 2004 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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