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Degnars Family History

Degnars 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: Dennard, De Naro, Denard, Demars, Segars, Degner, Degnan, Dennis

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Where is the Degnars family from?

You can see how Degnars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnars family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degnars family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnars's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Degnars families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Degnars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnars 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Degnars. 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 6 military records available for the last name Degnars. For the veterans among your Degnars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnars lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Degnars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Degnars in 1973 was 54, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degnars 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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