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Duggin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Dugan .

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


Similar surnames: Duggan, Durgin, Duggins, Goggin, Durgan, Dunagin, Dunkin, Deskin

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Where is the Duggin family from?

You can see how Duggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duggin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Duggin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Duggin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Duggin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duggin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duggin. 100% of Duggin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Duggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duggin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duggin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 761 military records available for the last name Duggin. For the veterans among your Duggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duggin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Duggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Duggin in 1956 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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