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Alorgan Family History

Alorgan Surname 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: Organ, Florian, Logan, Morgan, Florman, Horgan, Dorgan, Lordan

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Where is the Alorgan family from?

You can see how Alorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alorgan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Alorgan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alorgan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Alorgan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alorgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Alorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alorgan 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 immigration records available for the last name Alorgan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alorgan. For the veterans among your Alorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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