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Deegans Family History

Deegans 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: Deegan, Degan, Keegan, Deehan, Deans, Feagans, Seegars, Meegan, Dean

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Where is the Deegans family from?

You can see how Deegans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deegans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deegans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deegans families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deegans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deegans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deegans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deegans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Guard was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deegans. 100% of Deegans men worked as a Guard.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Guard
    100%

What Deegans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Deegans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deegans 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deegans. 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 Deegans. For the veterans among your Deegans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deegans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Deegans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deegans in 1963 was 79, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deegans 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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