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Moligan Family History

Moligan 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: Morgan, Molin, Milian, Molinar, Milligan, Madigan, Colgan, Mogan

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Where is the Moligan family from?

You can see how Moligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Moligan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moligan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Moligan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Moligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moligan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Moligan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Moligan. For the veterans among your Moligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moligan lifespan?

Average Moligan life expectancy in 1979 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moligan 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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