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Chagan Family History

Chagan 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: Hagan, Cohagan, Chaban, Cagan, Phagan, Chauhan, Hagen, Fagan, Cogan

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Where is the Chagan family from?

You can see how Chagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chagan family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chagan's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Chagan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagan 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 Chagan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Chagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Chagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagan 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Chagan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chagan. For the veterans among your Chagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Chagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chagan in 1975 was 65, and 72 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagan 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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