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Moogan Name Meaning

a variant of Ó Mocháin see Mohan . Compare similar development in Meehan and Meegan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Morgan, Coogan, Mogan, Moonan, Mongan, Doogan, Mohan, Organ, Mangan

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Where is the Moogan family from?

You can see how Moogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moogan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there were 4 Moogan families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moogan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Moogan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moogan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moogan. 60% of Moogan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Moogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moogan 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Moogan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Moogan. For the veterans among your Moogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moogan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Moogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moogan in 1960 was 47, and 80 in 2000.

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