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Delegan Family History

Delegan 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: Deegan, Degan, Keegan, Donegan, Deehan, Mehegan, Dejean, Doleman

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Where is the Delegan family from?

You can see how Delegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delegan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Delegan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Delegan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Delegan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Delegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delegan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Delegan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Delegan. For the veterans among your Delegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delegan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Delegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Delegan in 1965 was 78, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delegan 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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