This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Horrogan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Horrogan Family History

Horrogan 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: Horrigan, Horgan, Corrigan, Harrigan, Horigan, Hourigan, Organ

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Horrogan family from?

You can see how Horrogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horrogan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Horrogan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Horrogan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Horrogan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horrogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horrogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Horrogan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Horrogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horrogan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Horrogan

Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Horrogan. 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.

View all Horrogan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Horrogan. For the veterans among your Horrogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Horrogan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Horrogan family history

Discover More

What is the average Horrogan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horrogan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Horrogan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial