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Degerstrom Family History

Degerstrom 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: Segerstrom, Sederstrom, Fagerstrom, Lagerstrom, Cederstrom

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Where is the Degerstrom family from?

You can see how Degerstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degerstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degerstrom families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degerstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Degerstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degerstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degerstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degerstrom. 67% of Degerstrom men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Degerstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerstrom 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Degerstrom. 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 42 military records available for the last name Degerstrom. For the veterans among your Degerstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerstrom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Degerstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degerstrom in 1968 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

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