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Deannan Family History

Deannan 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: Mannan, Dearman, Dennen, Hannan, Donnan, Dannen, Danna, Drennan

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Where is the Deannan family from?

You can see how Deannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deannan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Deannan families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Deannan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Deannan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deannan 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 163 census records available for the last name Deannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deannan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deannan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Deannan. For the veterans among your Deannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deannan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deannan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deannan

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