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Deigen Family History

Deigen 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: Teigen, Degen, Eigen, Feigen, Heiden, Seiger, Eisen, Feige, Dennen

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Where is the Deigen family from?

You can see how Deigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Deigen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deigen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deigen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Deigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deigen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deigen. For the veterans among your Deigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deigen in 1965 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deigen 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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