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Degnum Family History

Degnum 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: Dignam, Debnam, Eggum, Begum, Degn, Degner, Newnum, Degnan, Downum

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Where is the Degnum family from?

You can see how Degnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Degnum families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Degnum family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnum's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Degnum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degnum 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 48 census records available for the last name Degnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Degnum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degnum. For the veterans among your Degnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnum lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degnum 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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