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Feagan Family History

Feagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Fegan. See also Fagan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Feagan family from?

You can see how Feagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Feagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Feagan families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Feagan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Feagan families in 1911.
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What did your Feagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Feagan. 75% of Feagan 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
    75%
  • Student
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Feagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feagan 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Feagan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Feagan. For the veterans among your Feagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feagan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Feagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Feagan in 1947 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feagan 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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