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Tiggans Family History

Tiggans 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: Wiggans, Biggins, Higgins, Tigges, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Tiggans family from?

You can see how Tiggans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiggans family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Tiggans families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiggans's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tiggans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Tiggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiggans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tiggans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tiggans. For the veterans among your Tiggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiggans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Tiggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tiggans in 1964 was 64, and 85 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiggans 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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