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Colligan Family History

Colligan Surname Meaning

Irish (Offaly Kildare and Westmeath): variant of Colgan; in Gaelic pronunciation a vowel is inserted between l and g.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colligan family from?

You can see how Colligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colligan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 105 Colligan families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colligan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Colligan families in 1891.
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What did your Colligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colligan. 25% of Colligan men worked as a Dock Labourer and 90% of Colligan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colligan were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    25%
  • Electric Crane Driver
    25%
  • School Master
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • No Occupation
    4%
  • Machinist Dresses overall
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Colligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colligan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Colligan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Colligan. For the veterans among your Colligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colligan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Colligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Colligan in 1952 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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