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Grogans Family History

Grogans 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: Grogan, Gogan, Groshans, Gowans, Brogan, Rogan, Romans, Goggans

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Where is the Grogans family from?

You can see how Grogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grogans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grogans families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 6 Grogans families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grogans's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Grogans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grogans 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 Grogans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grogans. 50% of Grogans men worked as a Porter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Grogans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Grogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grogans 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Grogans. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grogans. For the veterans among your Grogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grogans lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Grogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grogans in 1958 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grogans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grogans 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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