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Deagan Family History

Deagan 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: Dragan, Degan, Deegan, Dagan, Beagan, Reagan, Feagan, Eagan, Geagan

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Where is the Deagan family from?

You can see how Deagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Deagan families living in Manitoba. This was about 32% of all the recorded Deagan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Deagan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deagan 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 Deagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deagan. 40% of Deagan men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Deagan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deagan were Truck Driver and Window Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Musician
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Window Clerk
    50%

What Deagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deagan 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Deagan. 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 153 military records available for the last name Deagan. For the veterans among your Deagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deagan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Deagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deagan in 1968 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deagan 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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