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Haragan Family History

Haragan Name 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: Hargan, Hanagan, Hardman, Narayan, Harman, Dragan, Aragon, Haagen

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Where is the Haragan family from?

You can see how Haragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haragan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haragan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Haragan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Haragan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Haragan families in 1911.
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What did your Haragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haragan. 67% of Haragan men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Haragan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haragan were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haragan 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Haragan. 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 149 military records available for the last name Haragan. For the veterans among your Haragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haragan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Haragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Haragan in 1960 was 54, and 71 in 2003.

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