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Dagian Family History

Dagian 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: Damian, Dagan, Dagnan, Fagan, Fabian, Pagan, Dragan, Sagan, Magnan

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Where is the Dagian family from?

You can see how Dagian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dagian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Dagian family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dagian's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dagian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagian 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 Dagian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dagian. 50% of Dagian men worked as a Policeman.

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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

  • Policeman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Dagian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dagian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dagian. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dagian. For the veterans among your Dagian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Dagian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dagian in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dagian 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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