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Bligan Family History

Bligan 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: Lian, Ligon, Logan, Bligh, Brian, Bagan, Bergan, Sliman, Clingan

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Where is the Bligan family from?

You can see how Bligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bligan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bligan families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bligan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bligan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bligan 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 57 census records available for the last name Bligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bligan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bligan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bligan. For the veterans among your Bligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bligan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bligan in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bligan 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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