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Horigan Family History

Horigan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Horgan or Harrigan from Gaelic Ó hArgáin or Ó hArragáin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Horigan family from?

You can see how Horigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Horigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Horigan families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Horigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horigan families in 1891.
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What did your Horigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Horigan. 100% of Horigan 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Horigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horigan 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Horigan. 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 645 military records available for the last name Horigan. For the veterans among your Horigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horigan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Horigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Horigan in 1956 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horigan 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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