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Degier Family History

Degier 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, Denier, Degler, Degeer, Regier, Degner, Egger, Beger, Decker

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Where is the Degier family from?

You can see how Degier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Degier families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degier's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Degier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Degier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Degier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Degier. For the veterans among your Degier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degier lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Degier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degier in 1979 was 76, and 99 in 2004.

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