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Kergan Family History

Kergan 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: Bergan, Keegan, Kurgan, Kernan, Kirgan, Kerman, German, Organ, Karman

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Where is the Kergan family from?

You can see how Kergan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kergan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kergan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Kergan families living in Alberta. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kergan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kergan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kergan 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 Kergan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kergan. 45% of Kergan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kergan women worked as a Domestic.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Doctor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Kergan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kergan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kergan 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Kergan. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kergan. For the veterans among your Kergan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kergan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Kergan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kergan in 1963 was 61, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kergan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kergan 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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