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Geligan Family History

Geligan 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: Pelikan, Pelican, Gavigan, Gellman, Geiman, Galligan, Gelinas

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Where is the Geligan family from?

You can see how Geligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geligan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Geligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Geligan families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Geligan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Geligan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geligan 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 91 census records available for the last name Geligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geligan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geligan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geligan. For the veterans among your Geligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geligan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geligan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geligan

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