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Caggan Family History

Caggan 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: Coggan, Cagan, Haggan, Fagan, Mangan, Cogan, Pagan, Carman, Sagan

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Where is the Caggan family from?

You can see how Caggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caggan family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Caggan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 5 Caggan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Caggan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caggan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caggan 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 167 census records available for the last name Caggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caggan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Caggan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Caggan. For the veterans among your Caggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caggan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1991, in the United States, Caggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Caggan in 1989 was 67, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caggan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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