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Coegan Family History

Coegan 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: Cogan, Colgan, Coggan, Coogan, Corgan, Cregan, Coleman, Organ, Goeman

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Where is the Coegan family from?

You can see how Coegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coegan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Coegan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Coegan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Coegan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Coegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coegan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Coegan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Coegan. For the veterans among your Coegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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