Colgan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Colgan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Colgan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 15
Dress Maker 6
House Keeper 3
Shoe Maker 3
House Servant 3
Silk Winder 2
Grocer & Provision Dealer 2
Oil Miller 2
Cooper 1
Nail Manufacturer & Post Master 1
Post Office Assistant 1
Power Loom Cotton Weaver 1
Silk Weaver 1
Tailoress 1
Artificial Florist 1
Coopers Apprentice 1
Coopers Wife 1
Copper Smith 1
Corn Porter 1
Nail Maker 1
Coal Whipper 1
Plain Need Worker 1
Labourer 1
Private 1
Private 41 Regiment 1

Colgan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Colgan 100% 1,339
2 Clagne 33% 448
3 Calagan 71% 293
4 Caligan 71% 189

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The surname Colgan is the most popular version of all its varients

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