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Degn Family History

Degn Surname Meaning

Swedish and Danish: occupational name from degn ‘deacon’ from Latin diaconus ‘servant’. German: variant of Degen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Degn family from?

You can see how Degn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Degn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Degn families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Degn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Degn families in 1891.
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What did your Degn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Degn. 38% of Degn 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Degn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degn 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Degn. 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 205 military records available for the last name Degn. For the veterans among your Degn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Degn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Degn in 1954 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degn 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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