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Degeneffe Family History

Degeneffe 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: Degener, Deneve, Derenne, Degree, Dewerff, Deeney, Degen, Legendre

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Where is the Degeneffe family from?

You can see how Degeneffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degeneffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degeneffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Degeneffe families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Degeneffe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Degeneffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degeneffe 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 Degeneffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degeneffe. 50% of Degeneffe men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

What Degeneffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Degeneffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degeneffe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Degeneffe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Degeneffe. For the veterans among your Degeneffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degeneffe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Degeneffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Degeneffe in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degeneffe 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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