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Degnean Family History

Degnean 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: Degnan, Dennen, Degan, Deignan, Degen, Deneau, Dejean, Denman, Dignan

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Where is the Degnean family from?

You can see how Degnean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degnean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Degnean families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Degnean's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Degnean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Degnean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degnean 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Degnean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Degnean. For the veterans among your Degnean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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