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Degora Family History

Degora 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: Deger, Demory, Debord, Gora, Devore, Deloria, Legore, Dora, Pecora

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Where is the Degora family from?

You can see how Degora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Degora family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degora's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Degora families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Degora ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Degora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degora 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Degora. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Degora. For the veterans among your Degora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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