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Degnan Family History

Degnan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan and Longford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhgeannáin ‘descendant of Duibhgeannán’.

It is a diminutive of Duibhgeann.

See Deegan.

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


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Where is the Degnan family from?

You can see how Degnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Degnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 82 Degnan families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Degnan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Degnan families in 1891.
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What did your Degnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Degnan. 100% of Degnan men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Degnan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Tailness (uniforms)
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Degnan. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Degnan. For the veterans among your Degnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degnan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Degnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Degnan in 1951 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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