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Coagan Family History

Coagan 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, Cohagan, Colgan, Coggan, Coogan, Corgan, Cagan, Organ, Fagan

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Where is the Coagan family from?

You can see how Coagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coagan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Coagan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coagan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coagan 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 146 census records available for the last name Coagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coagan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Coagan. 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 Coagan. For the veterans among your Coagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coagan lifespan?

Average Coagan life expectancy in 1994 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coagan 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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