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Morrighan Family History

Morrighan 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: Merrigan, Horrigan, Corrigan, Berrigan, Morgan, Moynihan, Meighan

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Where is the Morrighan family from?

You can see how Morrighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrighan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Morrighan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Morrighan families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Morrighan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Morrighan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Morrighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrighan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Morrighan. 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 Morrighan. For the veterans among your Morrighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrighan lifespan?

Average Morrighan life expectancy in 1999 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrighan 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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