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Scroggan Family History

Scroggan 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: Scroggin, Croghan, Coggan, Scroggs, Scrogham, Scroggie, Scroggins

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Where is the Scroggan family from?

You can see how Scroggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scroggan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scroggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scroggan family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scroggan's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Scroggan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scroggan 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 86 census records available for the last name Scroggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scroggan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scroggan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Scroggan. For the veterans among your Scroggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scroggan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Scroggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scroggan in 1994 was 53, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scroggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scroggan 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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