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Degalla Family History

Degalla 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: Segalla, Galla, De Alba, Rogalla, Devall, Desalle, Legall, Regalia

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Degalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Degalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degalla 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Degalla. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degalla. For the veterans among your Degalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degalla lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Degalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Degalla in 1987 was 92, and 90 in 2000.

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