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Tegan Family History

Tegan 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: Degan, Megan, Regan, Tengan, Segan, Fegan, Tegen, Teran, Tehan, Egan

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Where is the Tegan family from?

You can see how Tegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Tegan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tegan's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Tegan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegan 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 Tegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tegan. 38% of Tegan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegan 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Tegan. 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 185 military records available for the last name Tegan. For the veterans among your Tegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegan lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2002, in the United States, Tegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tegan in 1940 was 36, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegan 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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