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Logans Family History

Logans 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: Logan, Hogans, Cogan, Gans, Wogan, Hogan, Logar, Lorang, Lagana

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Where is the Logans family from?

You can see how Logans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Logans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Logans families were found in and USA in 1880. There were 5 Logans families living in Angus, which was the highest population of Logans families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Logans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Logans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Logans. 40% of Logans men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Logans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Logans were Farming and Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Servant
    11%

What Logans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Logans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Logans 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Logans. 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 254 military records available for the last name Logans. For the veterans among your Logans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Logans lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Logans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Logans in 1959 was 27, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Logans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Logans 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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