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Dygan Family History

Dygan 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: Degan, Dugan, Cygan, Dagan, Dogan, Dynan, Yan, Dean, Duan, Yuan

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Where is the Dygan family from?

You can see how Dygan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dygan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dygan family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dygan's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Dygan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dygan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dygan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dygan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dygan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dygan. For the veterans among your Dygan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dygan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Dygan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dygan in 1978 was 59, and 44 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dygan 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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