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Grugan Family History

Grugan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Grogan.

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


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Where is the Grugan family from?

You can see how Grugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grugan families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Grugan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grugan families in 1891.
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What did your Grugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grugan. 100% of Grugan 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Grugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grugan 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Grugan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grugan. For the veterans among your Grugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grugan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Grugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grugan in 1946 was 51, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grugan 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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