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Deglan Family History

Deglan 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: Degan, Degnan, Dean, Belan, Devan, Selan, Keelan, Delano, Megan

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Where is the Deglan family from?

You can see how Deglan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deglan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deglan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deglan families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deglan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deglan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deglan 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 Deglan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Photographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Deglan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deglan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Deglan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deglan. For the veterans among your Deglan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deglan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Deglan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deglan in 1978 was 55, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deglan 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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