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Dehghan Family History

Dehghan 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: Deighan, Degan, Meighan, Deignan, Deehan, Deegan, Geoghan, Degnan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dehghan 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 3 census records available for the last name Dehghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dehghan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dehghan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dehghan. For the veterans among your Dehghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dehghan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Dehghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dehghan in 1987 was 34, and 58 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dehghan 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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