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Drogan Family History

Drogan Surname Meaning

from Ó Druacháin see Drohan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Drogan family from?

You can see how Drogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Drogan families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Drogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drogan families in 1891.
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What did your Drogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drogan. 100% of Drogan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drogan 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Drogan. 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 184 military records available for the last name Drogan. For the veterans among your Drogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drogan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Drogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Drogan in 1952 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drogan 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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