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Murrigan Family History

Murrigan 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, Berrigan, Murrin, Kerrigan, Garrigan, Marrinan, Horrigan

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Where is the Murrigan family from?

You can see how Murrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murrigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Murrigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Murrigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Murrigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Murrigan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Murrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murrigan 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 Murrigan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Murrigan. For the veterans among your Murrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murrigan lifespan?

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