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Stagan Family History

Stagan 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: Sagan, Staman, Fagan, Pagan, Dragan, Taran, Staal, Stagg, Hagan

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Where is the Stagan family from?

You can see how Stagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Stagan families living in Illinois. This was about 79% of all the recorded Stagan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stagan 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 83 census records available for the last name Stagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stagan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Stagan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Stagan. For the veterans among your Stagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stagan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stagan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stagan

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