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Cagan Family History

Cagan Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen.

Slovak (mainly Cagáň also Cagaň): nickname from Slovak cagaň ‘young unmarried man’. The surname Cagáň is also found in Czechia.

Czech (Čagan): nickname from dialect čagan ‘hatchet on a stick’.

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


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Where is the Cagan family from?

You can see how Cagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Cagan families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cagan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cagan families in 1891.
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What did your Cagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cagan. 27% of Cagan men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Cagan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cagan were Lawyer and New Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cagan 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Cagan. 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 327 military records available for the last name Cagan. For the veterans among your Cagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cagan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cagan in 1962 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cagan 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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