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Degardner Family History

Degardner Surname 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: Gardner, Garner, Lardner, Gardener, Derner, Deaner, Hinegardner

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Where is the Degardner family from?

You can see how Degardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degardner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degardner family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Degardner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Degardner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degardner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Degardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degardner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Degardner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Degardner. For the veterans among your Degardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degardner lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Degardner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Degardner in 1997 was 65, and 61 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degardner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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