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Lilligan Family History

Lilligan 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: Milligan, Gilligan, Silliman, Hillian, Gillian, Halligan, Galligan

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Where is the Lilligan family from?

You can see how Lilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilligan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lilligan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Lilligan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilligan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Lilligan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Lilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilligan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lilligan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lilligan. For the veterans among your Lilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilligan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Lilligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lilligan in 1995 was 51, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilligan 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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