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Shalagan Family History

Shalagan 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: Shanahan, Shanaman, Hanagan, Saladin, Balaban, Salaam, Stallman

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Where is the Shalagan family from?

You can see how Shalagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalagan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalagan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shalagan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shalagan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalagan 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 Shalagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shalagan. 100% of Shalagan 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shalagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Shalagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalagan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shalagan. 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 Shalagan. For the veterans among your Shalagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalagan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Shalagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shalagan in 1972 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalagan 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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