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Degelsmith Family History

Degelsmith 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: De Smith, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Highsmith, Stallsmith, Nesmith

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Where is the Degelsmith family from?

You can see how Degelsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degelsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degelsmith family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degelsmith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degelsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degelsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Degelsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degelsmith 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Degelsmith. 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 Degelsmith. For the veterans among your Degelsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degelsmith lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Degelsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Degelsmith in 1978 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degelsmith 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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