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Doregan Family History

Doregan 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: Organ, Morgan, O'regan, Horgan, Regan, Dorgan, Donegan, Boreman

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Where is the Doregan family from?

You can see how Doregan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doregan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doregan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Doregan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doregan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doregan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Doregan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doregan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Doregan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Doregan. For the veterans among your Doregan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doregan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Doregan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doregan in 1948 was 52, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doregan 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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