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Mehagan Family History

Mehagan 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: Mehegan, Hagan, Megan, Mehlman, Megahan, Cohagan, Mahajan, Rehagen

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Where is the Mehagan family from?

You can see how Mehagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mehagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mehagan families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mehagan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mehagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehagan 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 241 census records available for the last name Mehagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehagan 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mehagan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mehagan. For the veterans among your Mehagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehagan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Mehagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mehagan in 1958 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehagan 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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