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Degenstein Family History

Degenstein Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name composed of Degen + Stein.

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


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You can see how Degenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Degenstein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Degenstein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Degenstein families in 1911.
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What did your Degenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degenstein. 67% of Degenstein men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Degenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenstein 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Degenstein. 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 62 military records available for the last name Degenstein. For the veterans among your Degenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Degenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Degenstein in 1953 was 66, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degenstein 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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