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Thanagan Family History

Thanagan 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: Hanagan, Shanahan, Flanagan, Hanavan, Hanahan, Lanagan, Shanaman

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Where is the Thanagan family from?

You can see how Thanagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanagan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thanagan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thanagan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thanagan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanagan 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 60 census records available for the last name Thanagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanagan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thanagan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thanagan. For the veterans among your Thanagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanagan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanagan 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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