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Deynan Family History

Deynan 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: Dynan, Degnan, Dean, Dinan, Dennen, Eynon, Degan, Devan, Eyman, Dewan

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Where is the Deynan family from?

You can see how Deynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deynan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Deynan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Deynan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Deynan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Deynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deynan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Deynan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Deynan. For the veterans among your Deynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deynan lifespan?

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