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Lunergan Family History

Lunergan 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: Lonergan, Lundergan, Londergan, Lundrigan, Dunegan, Langan, Linehan

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Where is the Lunergan family from?

You can see how Lunergan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lunergan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lunergan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lunergan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lunergan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lunergan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lunergan 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 Lunergan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lunergan. 100% of Lunergan 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Lunergan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Lunergan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lunergan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Lunergan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lunergan. For the veterans among your Lunergan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lunergan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Lunergan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lunergan in 1989 was 87, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lunergan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lunergan 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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