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Forrgan Family History

Forrgan 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, Forman, Morgan, Foran, Horgan, Farran, Forhan, Dorgan, Forsman

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Where is the Forrgan family from?

You can see how Forrgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrgan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Forrgan families living in Derbyshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Forrgan's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Forrgan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Forrgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrgan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forrgan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forrgan. For the veterans among your Forrgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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