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Ligan Family History

Ligan 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: Lian, Ligon, Logan, Linan, Ligman, Ligas, Lagan, Legan, Liang, Organ

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Where is the Ligan family from?

You can see how Ligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Ligan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ligan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ligan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ligan 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 Ligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ligan. 25% of Ligan men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Ligan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ligan were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Ligan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ligan 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Ligan. 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 250 military records available for the last name Ligan. For the veterans among your Ligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ligan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ligan in 1967 was 88, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ligan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ligan 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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