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Duggan Family History

Duggan Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: variant of Dugan.

Irish: variant of Dugan.

Welsh: from the Middle Welsh personal name Dwgan, a shortened form of Cadwgan; see Cadogan.

English: variant of Digan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duggan family from?

You can see how Duggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 486 Duggan families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Duggan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duggan families in 1891.
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What did your Duggan 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 Duggan. 20% of Duggan men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Duggan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duggan were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Dock Labourer
    4%
  • Lorry Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 148,000 census records available for the last name Duggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duggan 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 57,000 immigration records available for the last name Duggan. 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 25,000 military records available for the last name Duggan. For the veterans among your Duggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duggan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Duggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Duggan in 1942 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duggan 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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