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Degert Family History

Degert 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: Egert, Deger, Dygert, Detert, Beger, Eger, Dewart, Denger, Lebert

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Where is the Degert family from?

You can see how Degert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Degert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Degert family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Degert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degert 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 79 census records available for the last name Degert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Degert. 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 16 military records available for the last name Degert. For the veterans among your Degert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degert 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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