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Caugan Family History

Caugan 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: Haugan, Cagan, Chauhan, Fagan, Mangan, Cogan, Pagan, Carman, Sagan

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Where is the Caugan family from?

You can see how Caugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caugan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Caugan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Caugan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caugan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caugan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Caugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caugan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Caugan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Caugan. For the veterans among your Caugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caugan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caugan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caugan

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