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Clogan Family History

Clogan 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: Cogan, Logan, Coogan, Cloran, Crogan, Sloman, Grogan, Wogan, Hogan

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Where is the Clogan family from?

You can see how Clogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clogan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clogan family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Clogan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Clogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clogan 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Clogan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Clogan. For the veterans among your Clogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clogan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Clogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clogan in 1971 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clogan 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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