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Deglin Family History

Deglin 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: Devlin, Heglin, Eglin, Zeglin, Delin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin

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Where is the Deglin family from?

You can see how Deglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Deglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Deglin families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deglin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Deglin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deglin 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 Deglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deglin. 100% of Deglin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Deglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deglin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Deglin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deglin. For the veterans among your Deglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deglin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Deglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deglin in 1968 was 79, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deglin 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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