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Dorgan Family History

Dorgan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Dargan.

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


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Where is the Dorgan family from?

You can see how Dorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Dorgan families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dorgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dorgan families in 1891.
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What did your Dorgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dorgan. 63% of Dorgan men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Dorgan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dorgan were Bricklayer and Office Cleaner.

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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

  • General Labourer
    63%
  • Bricklayer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Dorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorgan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Dorgan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dorgan. For the veterans among your Dorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorgan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dorgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dorgan in 1954 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorgan 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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