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Degni Family History

Degni 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: Deni, Degn, Dennis, Dean, Dehn, Denny, Dent, Deng, Deger, Degan

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Where is the Degni family from?

You can see how Degni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degni families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Degni's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Degni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degni ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Decorator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Degni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degni 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Degni. 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 19 military records available for the last name Degni. For the veterans among your Degni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Degni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degni in 1963 was 82, and 93 in 2001.

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