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Degall Family History

Degall 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: Devall, Legall, Segall, Gall, Dell, Regal, Dugal, Degan, Duvall

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Where is the Degall family from?

You can see how Degall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degall families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Degall families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degall families in 1880.
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What did your Degall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Degall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Degall. 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 15 military records available for the last name Degall. For the veterans among your Degall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degall in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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