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Pargan Family History

Pargan 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: Pagan, Gargan, Parran, Dargan, Parga, Parman, Hargan, Parson, Organ

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Where is the Pargan family from?

You can see how Pargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pargan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Pargan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pargan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pargan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pargan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pargan. For the veterans among your Pargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Pargan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pargan in 1977 was 60, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pargan 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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