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Degginger Family History

Degginger 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: Deringer, Deininger, Dendinger, Denninger, Denlinger, Dertinger

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Where is the Degginger family from?

You can see how Degginger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degginger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Degginger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Degginger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Degginger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degginger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degginger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Degginger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degginger. 50% of Degginger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Degginger women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Degginger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Degginger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degginger 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Degginger. 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 132 military records available for the last name Degginger. For the veterans among your Degginger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degginger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Degginger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degginger in 1956 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degginger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degginger 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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