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Deegler Family History

Deegler 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: Dengler, Degler, Demler, Ziegler, Deger, Hegler, Denger, Daigler

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Where is the Deegler family from?

You can see how Deegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deegler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Deegler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deegler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deegler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Deegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deegler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deegler. 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 41 military records available for the last name Deegler. For the veterans among your Deegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deegler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deegler in 1965 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deegler 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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