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Degenhart Family History

Degenhart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Degenhardt.

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


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Where is the Degenhart family from?

You can see how Degenhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenhart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Degenhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Degenhart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Degenhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degenhart families in 1891.
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What did your Degenhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degenhart. 100% of Degenhart 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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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Degenhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenhart 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Degenhart. 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 Degenhart. For the veterans among your Degenhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenhart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Degenhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Degenhart in 1961 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degenhart 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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