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Degnardt Family History

Degnardt 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, Dennard, Denard, De Nardo, Leonard, Reynard, Bernard

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Where is the Degnardt family from?

You can see how Degnardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnardt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Degnardt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degnardt families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Degnardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Degnardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnardt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Degnardt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Degnardt. For the veterans among your Degnardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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