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Degenther Family History

Degenther 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: Genther, Degener, Demeter, Rementer, Aegerter, De Geyter, Degeer

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Where is the Degenther family from?

You can see how Degenther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degenther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Degenther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Degenther families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Degenther's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Degenther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degenther 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 45 census records available for the last name Degenther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degenther 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Degenther. 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 4 military records available for the last name Degenther. For the veterans among your Degenther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degenther lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Degenther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Degenther in 1973 was 83, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degenther 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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