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Phagans Family History

Phagans 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: Hagans, Phagan, Pagan, Hagan, Pagano, Hogans, Hagins, Hagens, Feagans

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Where is the Phagans family from?

You can see how Phagans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phagans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phagans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Phagans families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Phagans's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Phagans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phagans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phagans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phagans. 100% of Phagans men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Phagans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phagans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Phagans. 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 73 military records available for the last name Phagans. For the veterans among your Phagans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phagans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Phagans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Phagans in 1967 was 55, and 74 in 2000.

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