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Degerstedt Family History

Degerstedt 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: Duderstadt, Bierstedt, Degenstein, Feuerstein, Gersten, Gerstein

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Where is the Degerstedt family from?

You can see how Degerstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degerstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degerstedt families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degerstedt's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Degerstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degerstedt 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 107 census records available for the last name Degerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerstedt 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Degerstedt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Degerstedt. For the veterans among your Degerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerstedt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Degerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Degerstedt in 1960 was 55, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degerstedt 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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