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Mcolgan Family History

Mcolgan 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: Colgan, Mccolgan, Cogan, Mclean, Morgan, Coggan, Coogan, Mogan

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Where is the Mcolgan family from?

You can see how Mcolgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcolgan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcolgan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 3 Mcolgan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcolgan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcolgan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcolgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcolgan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Mcolgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcolgan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcolgan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcolgan. For the veterans among your Mcolgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcolgan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcolgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcolgan in 1971 was 46, and 86 in 2002.

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