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Degnen Family History

Degnen 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: Dennen, Degen, Degner, Degnan, Depner, Deger, Degan, Deane, Eggen

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Where is the Degnen family from?

You can see how Degnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Degnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Degnen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Degnen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degnen 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 Degnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degnen. 43% of Degnen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degnen women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Degnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Degnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnen 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Degnen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Degnen. For the veterans among your Degnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Degnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Degnen in 1958 was 52, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degnen 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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