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Degenfelder Family History

Degenfelder 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: Ashenfelter, Weidenfeller, Neuenfeldt, Gegenheimer, Kleinfelder

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Where is the Degenfelder family from?

You can see how Degenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Degenfelder families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Degenfelder's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Degenfelder families in 1880.
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What did your Degenfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degenfelder. 43% of Degenfelder men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Degenfelder women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Degenfelder were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Degenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenfelder 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Degenfelder. 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 155 military records available for the last name Degenfelder. For the veterans among your Degenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenfelder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Degenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Degenfelder in 1964 was 70, and 87 in 2003.

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