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Degerness Family History

Degerness 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: Garness, Kegerreis, Otterness, Degener, Mereness, Furness, Ernest

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Where is the Degerness family from?

You can see how Degerness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degerness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degerness family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Degerness's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Degerness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degerness 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 Degerness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degerness. 67% of Degerness 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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Degerness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Degerness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degerness 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Degerness. 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 49 military records available for the last name Degerness. For the veterans among your Degerness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degerness lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Degerness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Degerness in 1965 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Degerness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degerness 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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