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Gregan Family History

Gregan Surname Meaning

from Mag Riagáin see Regan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gregan family from?

You can see how Gregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gregan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gregan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Gregan families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gregan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gregan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gregan 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 Gregan 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 Gregan. 43% of Gregan men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Gregan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gregan were Coal Bearer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    43%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%
  • Coal Bearer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Gregan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gregan 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 Gregan. 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 769 military records available for the last name Gregan. For the veterans among your Gregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gregan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gregan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gregan in 1962 was 54, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gregan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gregan 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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