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Deigan Family History

Deigan 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, Deignan, Deegan, Deighan, Dean, Dragan, Dinan, Leiman, Devan

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Where is the Deigan family from?

You can see how Deigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Deigan families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Deigan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Deigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deigan 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 Deigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Deigan. 100% of Deigan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Deigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deigan 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Deigan. 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 164 military records available for the last name Deigan. For the veterans among your Deigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Deigan in 1963 was 82, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deigan 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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