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Degden Family History

Degden 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: Degen, Derden, Heiden, Eden, Dennen, Hedden, Deger, Degan, Eggen

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Where is the Degden family from?

You can see how Degden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degden family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Degden family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Degden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Degden families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Degden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Degden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degden. For the veterans among your Degden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degden lifespan?

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