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Vagan Family History

Vagan 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: Fagan, Pagan, Sagan, Hagan, Bagan, Magan, Dagan, Agan, Kagan, Cagan

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Where is the Vagan family from?

You can see how Vagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Vagan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vagan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vagan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagan 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 323 census records available for the last name Vagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vagan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vagan. For the veterans among your Vagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagan lifespan?

Average Vagan life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagan 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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