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Deagon Family History

Deagon 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: Dragon, Deacon, Deragon, Degon, Deaton, Deason, Eagon, Dean, Seaton

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Where is the Deagon family from?

You can see how Deagon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deagon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deagon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Deagon families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Deagon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Deagon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deagon 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 Deagon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deagon. 100% of Deagon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deagon women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Deagon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deagon 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Deagon. 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 132 military records available for the last name Deagon. For the veterans among your Deagon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deagon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Deagon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deagon in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deagon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deagon 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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