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Degdan Family History

Degdan 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: Degan, Degnan, Bogdan, Dean, Devan, Dedon, Megan, Dewan, Deman

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Where is the Degdan family from?

You can see how Degdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Degdan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Degdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degdan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Degdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degdan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Degdan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Degdan. For the veterans among your Degdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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