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Pregan Family History

Pregan 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: Regan, Cregan, Organ, Dragan, Regal, Grogan, O'regan, Rega, Degan

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Where is the Pregan family from?

You can see how Pregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pregan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pregan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pregan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pregan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pregan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pregan 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 130 census records available for the last name Pregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pregan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pregan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pregan. For the veterans among your Pregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pregan lifespan?

Average Pregan life expectancy in 1998 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pregan 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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