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Drgan Family History

Drgan 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: Organ, Dragan, Degan, Dugan, Dorgan, Dargan, Dagan, Drugan, Dogan

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Where is the Drgan family from?

You can see how Drgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drgan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Drgan families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Drgan's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Drgan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drgan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Drgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drgan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Drgan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drgan. For the veterans among your Drgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drgan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Drgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drgan in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 2000.

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