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Degenhard Family History

Degenhard 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: Degenhardt, Degenhart, Dagenhart, Bernhard, Denhart, Dienhart

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Where is the Degenhard family from?

You can see how Degenhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenhard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Degenhard families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Degenhard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degenhard families in 1880.
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What did your Degenhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degenhard. 100% of Degenhard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Degenhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenhard 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Degenhard. 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 214 military records available for the last name Degenhard. For the veterans among your Degenhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenhard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Degenhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Degenhard in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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