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Ghilligan Family History

Ghilligan 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: Gilligan, Hillian, Gillian, Halligan, Milligan, Galligan, Gillilan

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Where is the Ghilligan family from?

You can see how Ghilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghilligan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Ghilligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Ghilligan family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghilligan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ghilligan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ghilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghilligan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ghilligan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ghilligan. For the veterans among your Ghilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghilligan lifespan?

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