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Degelow Family History

Degelow 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: Bigelow, Dukelow, Denslow, Peglow, Demlow, Delos, Bellow, Deger

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Where is the Degelow family from?

You can see how Degelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degelow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degelow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Degelow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degelow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Degelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degelow. 100% of Degelow men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Degelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degelow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Degelow. 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 51 military records available for the last name Degelow. For the veterans among your Degelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degelow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Degelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Degelow in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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