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Scroghan Family History

Scroghan 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: Croghan, Scrogham, Scroggin, Crogan, Cogan, Grogan, Mccrohan

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Where is the Scroghan family from?

You can see how Scroghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scroghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scroghan families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scroghan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scroghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scroghan 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 Scroghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scroghan. 34% of Scroghan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Scroghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Scroghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scroghan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scroghan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Scroghan. For the veterans among your Scroghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scroghan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Scroghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scroghan in 1979 was 90, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scroghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scroghan 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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