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Caigan Family History

Caigan Surname 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: Cagan, Cadigan, Cain, Fagan, Mangan, Cogan, Pagan, Radigan, Carman

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Where is the Caigan family from?

You can see how Caigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Caigan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caigan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Caigan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Caigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caigan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Caigan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Caigan. For the veterans among your Caigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caigan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Caigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caigan in 1976 was 71, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caigan 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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