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Cargan Family History

Cargan 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: Carman, Gargan, Corgan, Dargan, Cargal, Hargan, Carlan, Cagan, Carlin

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Where is the Cargan family from?

You can see how Cargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cargan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cargan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Cargan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cargan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cargan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cargan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cargan. 100% of Cargan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cargan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cargan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cargan. For the veterans among your Cargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cargan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Cargan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cargan in 1966 was 65, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cargan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cargan 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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