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Kigans Family History

Kigans 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: Krans, Gans, Kogan, Rigano, Kiggins, Ligas, Rigas, Givans, Hagans

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Where is the Kigans family from?

You can see how Kigans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kigans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kigans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Kigans families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kigans's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Kigans families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kigans 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 Kigans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kigans. 100% of Kigans men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kigans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Kigans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kigans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kigans. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kigans. For the veterans among your Kigans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kigans lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Kigans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kigans in 1970 was 93, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kigans 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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