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Degelder Family History

Degelder 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: Gelder, Degler, Tegeler, Degeer, Degener, Egeler, Geller, Helder

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Where is the Degelder family from?

You can see how Degelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Degelder families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Degelder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Degelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degelder 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 Degelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Menuisier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Degelder. 100% of Degelder men worked as a Menuisier.

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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 1921

  • Menuisier
    100%

What Degelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Degelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degelder 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Degelder. 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 5 military records available for the last name Degelder. For the veterans among your Degelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degelder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Degelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degelder in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degelder 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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