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Kairgan Family History

Kairgan 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: Kirgan, Karman, Fairman, Karan, Kirwan, Gargan, Dargan, Karban

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Where is the Kairgan family from?

You can see how Kairgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kairgan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Kairgan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kairgan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kairgan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kairgan 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 5 census records available for the last name Kairgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kairgan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kairgan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kairgan. For the veterans among your Kairgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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