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Barrigan Family History

Barrigan Surname Meaning

from Ó Beirgin see Bergin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Barrigan family from?

You can see how Barrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barrigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Barrigan families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Barrigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barrigan families in 1891.
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What did your Barrigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Barrigan. 100% of Barrigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Barrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrigan 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Barrigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 221 military records available for the last name Barrigan. For the veterans among your Barrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrigan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Barrigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Barrigan in 1961 was 21, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrigan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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