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Oregan Family History

Oregan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Limerick): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Riagain ‘descendant of Riagán’ a personal name which is perhaps akin to ríodhgach ‘impulsive furious’.

There are two major families of this surname in Meath and Munster; traditionally they both claim descent from a nephew of Brian Boru called Riagán (see Regan).

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


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You can see how Oregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oregan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oregan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 20 Oregan families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Oregan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oregan families in 1891.
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What did your Oregan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oregan. 100% of Oregan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Oregan. For the veterans among your Oregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oregan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oregan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oregan in 1957 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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