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Kargan Family History

Kargan 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: Karman, Karan, Gargan, Dargan, Karban, Kurgan, Hargan, Kagan, Kirgan

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Where is the Kargan family from?

You can see how Kargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kargan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kargan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kargan families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kargan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kargan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kargan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kargan. 100% of Kargan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kargan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Kargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kargan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kargan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kargan. For the veterans among your Kargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kargan lifespan?

Average Kargan life expectancy in 2003 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kargan 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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