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Degerdon Family History

Degerdon 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: Gerdon, Segerson, Egerton, Gordon, Leverton, Edgerton, Peterson

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Where is the Degerdon family from?

You can see how Degerdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degerdon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Degerdon families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Degerdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Degerdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degerdon 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 Degerdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Degerdon. 100% of Degerdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Degerdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Degerdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerdon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Degerdon. 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 50 military records available for the last name Degerdon. For the veterans among your Degerdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerdon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Degerdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Degerdon in 1975 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degerdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degerdon 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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