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Gillagan Family History

Gillagan 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: Gilligan, Gillian, Milligan, Gillman, Gilleran, Galligan, Villagran

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Where is the Gillagan family from?

You can see how Gillagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Gillagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gillagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillagan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Gillagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillagan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Gillagan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gillagan. For the veterans among your Gillagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillagan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillagan 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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