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Faggans Family History

Faggans 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: Fagan, Maugans, Faggart, Fagnani, Hagans, Goggans, Figgins, Feagans

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Where is the Faggans family from?

You can see how Faggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faggans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Faggans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Faggans family living in Stirlingshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Faggans's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Faggans families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faggans 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 152 census records available for the last name Faggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faggans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Faggans. 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 25 military records available for the last name Faggans. For the veterans among your Faggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faggans lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Faggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Faggans in 1976 was 60, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faggans 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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