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Faggan Family History

Faggan 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: Fagan, Haggan, Fabian, Mangan, Pagan, Farman, Sagan, Magnan, Fagg

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Where is the Faggan family from?

You can see how Faggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Faggan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Faggan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Faggan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faggan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Faggan. 100% of Faggan 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 398 census records available for the last name Faggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faggan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Faggan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Faggan. For the veterans among your Faggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faggan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Faggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Faggan in 1968 was 66, and 64 in 2001.

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