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Diegnan Family History

Diegnan 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: Dignan, Degnan, Dinan, Degan, Tiernan, Dignam, Digman, Drennan

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Where is the Diegnan family from?

You can see how Diegnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diegnan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Diegnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Diegnan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Diegnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diegnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diegnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diegnan ancestors do for a living?

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

What Diegnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Diegnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diegnan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Diegnan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Diegnan. For the veterans among your Diegnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diegnan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Diegnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diegnan in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diegnan 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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