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Degenhardt Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Degenhart composed of Old High German degan ‘young warrior vassal hero’ + hart ‘strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eberhardt, Gemeinhardt, Eisenhardt, Degenhart, Weinhardt, Gerhardt

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Where is the Degenhardt family from?

You can see how Degenhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Degenhardt families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Degenhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degenhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Degenhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degenhardt. 100% of Degenhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Degenhardt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Degenhardt. For the veterans among your Degenhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenhardt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Degenhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degenhardt in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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