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Deggins Family History

Deggins 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: Heggins, Duggins, Diggins, Leggins, Biggins, Higgins, Dwiggins

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Where is the Deggins family from?

You can see how Deggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deggins families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Deggins families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deggins's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Deggins families in 1840.
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What did your Deggins ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deggins ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Deggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deggins 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Deggins. 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 16 military records available for the last name Deggins. For the veterans among your Deggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deggins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Deggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deggins in 1974 was 75, and 68 in 2001.

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