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Deligan Family History

Deligan 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: Pelikan, Degan, Pelican, Relihan, Delisa, Nelligan, Deignan, Seligman

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Where is the Deligan family from?

You can see how Deligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deligan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Deligan families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Deligan's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Deligan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deligan 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 Deligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deligan. 100% of Deligan 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 113 census records available for the last name Deligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deligan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Deligan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Deligan. For the veterans among your Deligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deligan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Deligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deligan in 1963 was 73, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deligan 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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