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Degean Family History

Degean 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, Degen, Dejean, Degnan, Dean, Deger, Devan, Hegeman, Gean

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Where is the Degean family from?

You can see how Degean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Degean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Degean families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Degean's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Degean families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Degean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degean 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Degean. 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 17 military records available for the last name Degean. For the veterans among your Degean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degean lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degean 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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