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Roghan Family History

Roghan 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: Rohan, Croghan, Rogan, Bogdan, Mohan, Roman, Cogan, Rosman, Rothman

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Where is the Roghan family from?

You can see how Roghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roghan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Roghan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roghan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roghan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roghan 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 201 census records available for the last name Roghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roghan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Roghan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Roghan. For the veterans among your Roghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roghan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Roghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roghan in 1984 was 69, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roghan 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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