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Rogans Family History

Rogans 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: Rogan, Romans, Hogans, Ragans, Roman, Cogan, Logan, Gans, Romano

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Where is the Rogans family from?

You can see how Rogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rogans families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 3 Rogans families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rogans's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rogans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rogans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rogans. 78% of Rogans 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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Rogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogans 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rogans. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rogans. For the veterans among your Rogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Rogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rogans in 1960 was 60, and 37 in 1992.

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