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Degernier Family History

Degernier 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, Derner, Denier, Bernier, Aegerter, Garnier, Vernier, Gerner

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Where is the Degernier family from?

You can see how Degernier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degernier family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Degernier families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Degernier families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Degernier's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Degernier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Degernier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degernier 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Degernier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Degernier. For the veterans among your Degernier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degernier lifespan?

Average Degernier life expectancy in 1995 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degernier 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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