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Deenan Family History

Deenan 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: Heenan, Keenan, Deehan, Meenan, Neenan, Deegan, Degnan, Dean, Dinan

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Where is the Deenan family from?

You can see how Deenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deenan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Deenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Deenan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deenan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Deenan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deenan 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 134 census records available for the last name Deenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deenan 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Deenan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Deenan. For the veterans among your Deenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deenan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Deenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deenan in 1970 was 83, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deenan 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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