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Droogan Family History

Droogan Name 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: Doogan, Dragan, Grogan, Doonan, Dorgan, Coogan, Drohan, Brogan, Rogan

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Where is the Droogan family from?

You can see how Droogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Droogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Droogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Droogan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Droogan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Droogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Droogan 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 Droogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Droogan. 100% of Droogan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Droogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Droogan 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Droogan. 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 66 military records available for the last name Droogan. For the veterans among your Droogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Droogan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Droogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Droogan in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 2001.

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