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Crogan Family History

Crogan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Croghan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Crogan family from?

You can see how Crogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Crogan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Crogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Crogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crogan 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 Crogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Collier Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Crogan. 100% of Crogan men worked as a Collier Heavy Worker and 100% of Crogan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Collier Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Crogan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Crogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crogan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Crogan. 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 982 military records available for the last name Crogan. For the veterans among your Crogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crogan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Crogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Crogan in 1958 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crogan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crogan 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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