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Doggan Family History

Doggan 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: Dorgan, Coggan, Duggan, Hoggan, Dogan, Dougan, Doogan, Boggan, Bogdan

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Where is the Doggan family from?

You can see how Doggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Doggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Doggan families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Doggan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doggan 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 259 census records available for the last name Doggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doggan 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Doggan. 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 51 military records available for the last name Doggan. For the veterans among your Doggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doggan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Doggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Doggan in 1958 was 47, and 59 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doggan 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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