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Dagnan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Irish Dignan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Degnan, Lannan, Dynan, Magnan, Drinan, Dana, Haggan, Ragan, Gagan

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Where is the Dagnan family from?

You can see how Dagnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dagnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dagnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Dagnan families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dagnan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dagnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dagnan 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 Dagnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dagnan. 100% of Dagnan 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 Dagnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dagnan 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Dagnan. 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 425 military records available for the last name Dagnan. For the veterans among your Dagnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dagnan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dagnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dagnan in 1951 was 42, and 17 in 2004.

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