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Degrauw Family History

Degrauw 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 Graw, De Pauw, Degrand, Grau, De Grace, Deshaw, De Gruy, Degan

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Where is the Degrauw family from?

You can see how Degrauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degrauw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degrauw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Degrauw families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degrauw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degrauw families in 1880.
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What did your Degrauw ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Degrauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degrauw 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Degrauw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Degrauw. For the veterans among your Degrauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degrauw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Degrauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Degrauw in 1964 was 73, and 68 in 1999.

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