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Roggan Family History

Roggan 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: Coggan, Rogan, Hoggan, Riggan, Boggan, Bogdan, Organ, Roman, Cogan

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Where is the Roggan family from?

You can see how Roggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roggan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Roggan families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Roggan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Roggan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roggan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roggan. 50% of Roggan 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Roggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Roggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roggan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Roggan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Roggan. For the veterans among your Roggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roggan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Roggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Roggan in 1961 was 67, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roggan 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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