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Degerlund Family History

Degerlund 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: Heglund, Westerlund, Egeland, Osterlund, Fagerland, Okerlund

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Where is the Degerlund family from?

You can see how Degerlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degerlund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Degerlund families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Degerlund family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degerlund's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Degerlund families in 1920.
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What did your Degerlund ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Degerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerlund 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Degerlund. 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 3 military records available for the last name Degerlund. For the veterans among your Degerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Degerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Degerlund in 1963 was 79, and 95 in 2002.

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