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Irgan Family History

Irgan 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: Organ, Kirgan, Irvan, Bryan, Gan, Fagan, Cogan, Pagan, Ruan, Orman

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Where is the Irgan family from?

You can see how Irgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Irgan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Irgan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Irgan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Irgan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Irgan 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 Irgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wiaeles Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Irgan. 100% of Irgan men worked as a Wiaeles Operator.

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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

  • Wiaeles Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Irgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Irgan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Irgan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Irgan. For the veterans among your Irgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Irgan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Irgan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Irgan

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