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Grougan Family History

Grougan 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: Grogan, Grugan, Gogan, Brogan, Rogan, Drugan, Grosman, Grobman

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Where is the Grougan family from?

You can see how Grougan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grougan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grougan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Grougan family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grougan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Grougan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Grougan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grougan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grougan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Grougan. For the veterans among your Grougan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grougan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Grougan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grougan in 1962 was 52, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grougan 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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