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Phagan Family History

Phagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fagan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phagan family from?

You can see how Phagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Phagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Phagan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phagan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phagan families in 1891.
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What did your Phagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phagan. 45% of Phagan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bus Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Phagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phagan 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Phagan. 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 558 military records available for the last name Phagan. For the veterans among your Phagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phagan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Phagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Phagan in 1961 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phagan 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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