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Daggans Family History

Daggans 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: Maugans, Duggan, Dargan, Dagan, Hagans, Goggans, Duggins, Agans

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Where is the Daggans family from?

You can see how Daggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Daggans families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Daggans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Daggans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Daggans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Daggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daggans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Daggans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Daggans. For the veterans among your Daggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daggans lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Daggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Daggans in 1965 was 87, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daggans 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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