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Berogan Family History

Berogan 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: Bergan, Brogan, Berman, Berrigan, Bergen, Bergin, Grogan, Beran

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Where is the Berogan family from?

You can see how Berogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berogan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berogan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Berogan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Berogan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Berogan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berogan. 43% of Berogan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Berogan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Berogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berogan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Berogan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Berogan. For the veterans among your Berogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berogan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Berogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Berogan in 1968 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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