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Duggen Family History

Duggen 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: Dugger, Duggan, Duggin, Dudgeon, Eggen, Digges, Bugge, Dugan, Heggen

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Where is the Duggen family from?

You can see how Duggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duggen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duggen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Duggen families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Duggen's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Duggen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duggen 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 Duggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duggen. 100% of Duggen 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Duggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duggen 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Duggen. 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 187 military records available for the last name Duggen. For the veterans among your Duggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duggen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Duggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Duggen in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duggen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duggen 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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