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Gorrigan Family History

Gorrigan 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: Garrigan, Horrigan, Corrigan, Berrigan, Merrigan, Kerrigan, Garriga

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Where is the Gorrigan family from?

You can see how Gorrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gorrigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gorrigan families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gorrigan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gorrigan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gorrigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gorrigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gorrigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gorrigan. 100% of Gorrigan 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%

What Gorrigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Gorrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gorrigan 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gorrigan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gorrigan. For the veterans among your Gorrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gorrigan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Gorrigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gorrigan in 1966 was 51, and 82 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gorrigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gorrigan 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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