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Padigan Family History

Padigan 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: Radigan, Madigan, Cadigan, Pagan, Gavigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Padin

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Where is the Padigan family from?

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

There are 21 census records available for the last name Padigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padigan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Padigan. 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 Padigan. For the veterans among your Padigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padigan lifespan?

Average Padigan life expectancy in 1968 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padigan 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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