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Daugan Family History

Daugan 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: Dugan, Haugan, Dargan, Dagan, Drugan, Dougan, Damian, Duan, Fagan

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Where is the Daugan family from?

You can see how Daugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daugan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daugan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 6 Daugan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Daugan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Daugan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daugan. 19% of Daugan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Daugan women worked as a Store 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Clerk
    100%
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What Daugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Daugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daugan 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Daugan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Daugan. For the veterans among your Daugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daugan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Daugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Daugan in 1967 was 30, and 58 in 1989.

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