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Banigan Family History

Banigan 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: Lanigan, Branigan, Hanigan, Mangan, Radigan, Langan, Gavigan, Ratigan

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Where is the Banigan family from?

You can see how Banigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Banigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Banigan families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Banigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Banigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banigan. 34% of Banigan men worked as a Printer and 100% of Banigan women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Banigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Banigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banigan 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Banigan. 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 240 military records available for the last name Banigan. For the veterans among your Banigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banigan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Banigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Banigan in 1960 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banigan 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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