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Degoma Family History

Degoma 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: Degon, Demma, Diego, Genova, Yeoman, Deo, Jerome, Dearman, Goda, Rego

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Where is the Degoma family from?

You can see how Degoma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degoma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Degoma families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Degoma's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Degoma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degoma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degoma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Degoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degoma 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Degoma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degoma. For the veterans among your Degoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degoma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Degoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Degoma in 1974 was 26, and 37 in 1987.

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