Deganhart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished surname Deganhart is derived from the old Germanic first name Deganhard, which consists of the Old High German elements "degen" ("dagger") and "hart" ("strong") collectively a "strong dagger" or "strong sword."

Early Origins of the Deganhart family

The surname Deganhart was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name was first recorded with estates at Frankfort and part of the nobility in the 13th century.

Other early records include: Ruodolf Tegenhart, who lived near Freiburg in 1238 and Johann dictus Degenhart, who lived in the same city in 1280.

Early History of the Deganhart family

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Deganhart Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Degenhart, Deigenhart, Degnhart, Dagenhart, Degnhardt, Dagenhardt and many more.

Early Notables of the Deganhart family

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Deganhart migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Deganhart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

David Deganhart, who arrived in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania in 1854
David Deganhart, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 1
Herman Deganhart, who settled in Philadelphia in 1865

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)