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Degelmann Family History

Degelmann 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: Edelmann, Engelmann, Hegemann, Dallmann, Heilmann, Hegeman

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Where is the Degelmann family from?

You can see how Degelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degelmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Degelmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Degelmann families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Degelmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degelmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degelmann 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 Degelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degelmann. 100% of Degelmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Degelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Degelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degelmann 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Degelmann. 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 794 military records available for the last name Degelmann. For the veterans among your Degelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degelmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Degelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Degelmann in 1970 was 62, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degelmann 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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