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Mogan Name Meaning

Irish (Connacht): possibly a variant of Mohan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moran, Mohan, Bogan, Logan, Moan, Hogan, Morgan, Rogan, Cogan, Mongan

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Where is the Mogan family from?

You can see how Mogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mogan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Mogan families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mogan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mogan families in 1911.
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What did your Mogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mogan. 29% of Mogan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mogan women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    22%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Merchant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mogan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mogan. For the veterans among your Mogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mogan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mogan in 1943 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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