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Collagan Family History

Collagan 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: Colligan, Callahan, Colahan, Colleran, Cohagan, Colgan, Callanan

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Where is the Collagan family from?

You can see how Collagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Collagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Collagan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Collagan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Collagan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Collagan. 100% of Collagan 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Collagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collagan 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Collagan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Collagan. For the veterans among your Collagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collagan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Collagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Collagan in 1968 was 67, and 65 in 1999.

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