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Hargan Family History

Hargan Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArgáin from Ó hAnradháin; see Horgan and Hanrahan .

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


Similar surnames: Horgan, Harman, Gargan, Dargan, Hagan, Hartin, Harlan, Haran

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Where is the Hargan family from?

You can see how Hargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hargan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Hargan families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hargan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hargan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hargan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargan. 17% of Hargan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Hargan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargan were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hargan. 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 706 military records available for the last name Hargan. For the veterans among your Hargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hargan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hargan in 1954 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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