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Soraghan Family History

Soraghan Surname Meaning

from Ó Sorcháin ‘descendant of Sorchán’ a derivative of sorcha meaning ‘bright’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Soraghan family from?

You can see how Soraghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soraghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soraghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 6 Soraghan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Soraghan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Soraghan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soraghan 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 Soraghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soraghan. 34% of Soraghan men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Soraghan women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Soraghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Soraghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soraghan 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Soraghan. 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 108 military records available for the last name Soraghan. For the veterans among your Soraghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soraghan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Soraghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soraghan in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soraghan 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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