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Maligan Family History

Maligan 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: Madigan, Malin, Mangan, Radigan, Milian, Malina, Gavigan, Ratigan

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Where is the Maligan family from?

You can see how Maligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maligan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Maligan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maligan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maligan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Maligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maligan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Maligan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maligan. For the veterans among your Maligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maligan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1983, in the United States, Maligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Maligan in 1961 was 65, and 70 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maligan 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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