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Dorogan Family History

Dorogan 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: Dorgan, Doogan, Organ, Dorman, Dragan, Morgan, Grogan, Donovan

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Where is the Dorogan family from?

You can see how Dorogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorogan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dorogan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorogan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dorogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorogan 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 73 census records available for the last name Dorogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorogan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dorogan. 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 military records available for the last name Dorogan. For the veterans among your Dorogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorogan lifespan?

Average Dorogan life expectancy in 1999 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorogan 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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