This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Degenar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Degenar Family History

Degenar 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: Degener, Deger, Degen, Degeer, Wegener, Deener, Degner, Degenhart

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Degenar family from?

You can see how Degenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Degenar families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Degenar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Degenar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degenar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Degenar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Degenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Degenar

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Degenar. 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.

View all Degenar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Degenar. For the veterans among your Degenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Degenar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Degenar family history

Discover More

What is the average Degenar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Degenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Degenar in 1966 was 82, and 39 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degenar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degenar 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Degenar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial