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Dulligan Family History

Dulligan 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: Culligan, Mulligan, Cullivan, Sullivan, Halligan, Milligan, Galligan

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Where is the Dulligan family from?

You can see how Dulligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulligan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dulligan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dulligan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dulligan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dulligan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Dulligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulligan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dulligan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dulligan. For the veterans among your Dulligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulligan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dulligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dulligan in 1966 was 46, and 33 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dulligan 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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