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Kergan Family History

Kergan 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, Keegan, Kurgan, Kernan, Kirgan, Kerman, German, Organ, Karman

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Where is the Kergan family from?

You can see how Kergan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kergan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kergan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Kergan families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kergan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kergan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kergan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kergan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kergan. 24% of Kergan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kergan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kergan were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kergan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kergan 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Kergan. 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 264 military records available for the last name Kergan. For the veterans among your Kergan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kergan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Kergan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kergan in 1963 was 61, and 86 in 1993.

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