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Degenfeld Family History

Degenfeld 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: Denfeld, Edenfield, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld, Greenfeld, Weinfeld

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Where is the Degenfeld family from?

You can see how Degenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Degenfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Degenfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degenfeld families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Degenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenfeld 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Degenfeld. 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 81 military records available for the last name Degenfeld. For the veterans among your Degenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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