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Haggan Family History

Haggan Name Meaning

Irish (Antrim and Down): variant of Hagan

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoggan, Hagin, Hanagan, Fagan, Haggins, Phagan, Ragan, Hanlan, Gagan

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Where is the Haggan family from?

You can see how Haggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haggan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Haggan family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Haggan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Haggan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haggan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haggan. 45% of Haggan men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Haggan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haggan were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Houseman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haggan 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Haggan. 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 475 military records available for the last name Haggan. For the veterans among your Haggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haggan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Haggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Haggan in 1956 was 25, and 78 in 2003.

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