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Denigan Family History

Denigan 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: Donigan, Dunigan, Henigan, Degan, Jernigan, Denison, Lanigan, Tengan

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Where is the Denigan family from?

You can see how Denigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Denigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Denigan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Denigan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Denigan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Denigan 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 Denigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Denigan. 100% of Denigan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Denigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denigan 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Denigan. 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 154 military records available for the last name Denigan. For the veterans among your Denigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Denigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Denigan in 1964 was 83, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Denigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denigan 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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