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Laugan Family History

Laugan 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: Langan, Haugan, Lauman, Laugen, Lagan, Fagan, Mangan, Laban, Pagan

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Where is the Laugan family from?

You can see how Laugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laugan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laugan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 126 Laugan families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Laugan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laugan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laugan 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 Laugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laugan. 35% of Laugan 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
    35%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Labourer
    10%

What Laugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laugan 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Laugan. 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 108 military records available for the last name Laugan. For the veterans among your Laugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laugan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Laugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Laugan in 1975 was 78, and 40 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laugan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laugan 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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