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Deechan Family History

Deechan 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: Deehan, Meehan, Dechant, Demchak, Feehan, Deegan, Deerman, Beecham

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Where is the Deechan family from?

You can see how Deechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deechan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deechan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Deechan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Deechan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deechan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deechan 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 158 census records available for the last name Deechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deechan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Deechan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Deechan. For the veterans among your Deechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deechan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Deechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deechan in 1985 was 68, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deechan 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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