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Grugan Family History

Grugan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Grogan .

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


Similar surnames: Drugan, Crogan, Geagan, Ruan, Ragan, Cregan, Gagan, Gruman, Dougan

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Where is the Grugan family from?

You can see how Grugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Grugan families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grugan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Grugan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grugan. 25% of Grugan men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Grugan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grugan were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grugan 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Grugan. 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 Grugan. For the veterans among your Grugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grugan lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Grugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grugan in 1946 was 51, and 76 in 2002.

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