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Degendt Family History

Degendt 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: Dement, Degen, Berendt, Degener, Melendy, Wendt, Dent, Egert, Deger

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Where is the Degendt family from?

You can see how Degendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degendt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degendt family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degendt's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Degendt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degendt 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 16 census records available for the last name Degendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degendt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Degendt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degendt. For the veterans among your Degendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degendt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Degendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Degendt in 1974 was 90, and 62 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degendt 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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