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Deagnan Family History

Deagnan 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: Deignan, Dagnan, Degnan, Dearman, Dragan, Magnan, Degan, Deegan

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Where is the Deagnan family from?

You can see how Deagnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deagnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deagnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deagnan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deagnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deagnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deagnan 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 49 census records available for the last name Deagnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deagnan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deagnan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Deagnan. For the veterans among your Deagnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deagnan lifespan?

Average Deagnan life expectancy in 1991 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deagnan 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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