Mogan Family History

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Mogan Name Meaning

Irish (Connacht): of uncertain etymology; possibly either a variant of Mohan (via the form Moughan), or from Gaelic Ó Mógáin ‘descendant of Mógán’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Moran, Mohan, Bogan, Logan, Moan, Hogan, Morgan, Rogan, Cogan, Mongan

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Mogan Family Origin

Where is the Mogan family from?

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You can see how Mogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mogan families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 24 Mogan families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mogan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mogan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mogan Family Occupations

What did your Mogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Mogan occupation in Canada was Machine Operator. 33% of Mogan's were Machine Operators. Machine Operator, Clerk and Dress-Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mogan. A less common occupation for the Mogan family was Painter.

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  • Machine Operator

    33%

  • Clerk

    17%

  • Dress-Maker

    17%

  • Painter

    17%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mogan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Mogan Historical Records

What Mogan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mogan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mogan. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mogan. For the veterans among your Mogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mogan Life Expectancy

What is the average Mogan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mogan in 1943 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mogan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mogan 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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