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Deehan Family History

Deehan Surname Meaning

Irish (Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Díochon ‘descendant of Díochú’ a personal name formed with cú ‘hound’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Deehan family from?

You can see how Deehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Deehan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deehan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Deehan families in 1891.
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What did your Deehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deehan. 84% of Deehan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 992 immigration records available for the last name Deehan. 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 380 military records available for the last name Deehan. For the veterans among your Deehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deehan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Deehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deehan in 1959 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deehan 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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