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Caragan Family History

Caragan 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: Carawan, Narayan, Dragan, Carman, Aragon, Barragan, Cohagan, Canavan

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Where is the Caragan family from?

You can see how Caragan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caragan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caragan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Caragan families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Caragan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Caragan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caragan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caragan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caragan. 50% of Caragan women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caragan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caragan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caragan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caragan. For the veterans among your Caragan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caragan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Caragan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caragan in 1977 was 48, and 85 in 2002.

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