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Clanagan Family History

Clanagan 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: Flanagan, Lanagan, Clanahan, Langan, Lanigan, Canavan, Clingan

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Where is the Clanagan family from?

You can see how Clanagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clanagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clanagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Clanagan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clanagan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clanagan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Clanagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clanagan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Clanagan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Clanagan. For the veterans among your Clanagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clanagan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Clanagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clanagan in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clanagan 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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