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Oflanigan Family History

Oflanigan 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: Flanigan, Lanigan, Flanagan, Flannigan, Langan, Swanigan, O'flanagan

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Where is the Oflanigan family from?

You can see how Oflanigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oflanigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Oflanigan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oflanigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oflanigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oflanigan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Oflanigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oflanigan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Oflanigan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Oflanigan. For the veterans among your Oflanigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oflanigan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Oflanigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oflanigan in 1965 was 55, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oflanigan 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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