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Deeghan Family History

Deeghan 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: Deehan, Deegan, Deighan, Meehan, Degan, Meighan, Keegan, Heneghan

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Where is the Deeghan family from?

You can see how Deeghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deeghan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deeghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Deeghan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deeghan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deeghan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deeghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deeghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deeghan. 100% of Deeghan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Deeghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deeghan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Deeghan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Deeghan. For the veterans among your Deeghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deeghan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Deeghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deeghan in 1964 was 87, and 48 in 1998.

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