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Togan Family History

Togan 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, Logan, Wogan, Hogan, Toran, Toman, Gogan, Kogan, Mogan, Rogan

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Where is the Togan family from?

You can see how Togan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Togan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Togan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Togan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Togan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Togan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Togan 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 Togan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Togan. 40% of Togan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Togan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Togan were Cook and House Wife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Togan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Togan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Togan 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Togan. 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 65 military records available for the last name Togan. For the veterans among your Togan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Togan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Togan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Togan in 1971 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Togan 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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