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Migan Family History

Migan 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: Milan, Mian, Megan, Mogan, Magan, Miga, Mikan, Min, Mohan, Man

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Where is the Migan family from?

You can see how Migan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Migan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Migan families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Migan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Migan families in 1880.
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What did your Migan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Migan. 34% of Migan men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Migan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Migan were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%
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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Migan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migan 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Migan. 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 102 military records available for the last name Migan. For the veterans among your Migan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Migan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Migan in 1965 was 62, and 67 in 2003.

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