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Deginther Family History

Deginther 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: Ginther, Deisher, Deringer, Deiter, Register, Genther, Seither

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Where is the Deginther family from?

You can see how Deginther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deginther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deginther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deginther families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deginther's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deginther families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Deginther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deginther 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deginther. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deginther. For the veterans among your Deginther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deginther lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Deginther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deginther in 1986 was 92, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deginther 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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