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Duggans Family History

Duggans Name 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: Duggan, Duggins, Dugan, Dugas, Dungan, Duggar, Goggans, Huggins

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Where is the Duggans family from?

You can see how Duggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duggans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duggans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Duggans families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Duggans's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Duggans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duggans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duggans. 100% of Duggans 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Duggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duggans 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Duggans. 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 161 military records available for the last name Duggans. For the veterans among your Duggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duggans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Duggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Duggans in 1968 was 87, and 48 in 2003.

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