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Harigan Family History

Harigan 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: Hartigan, Harrigan, Hargan, Hanigan, Horigan, Hardman, Harman

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Where is the Harigan family from?

You can see how Harigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harigan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harigan. 34% of Harigan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Shipper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harigan 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Harigan. 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 158 military records available for the last name Harigan. For the veterans among your Harigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harigan lifespan?

Average Harigan life expectancy in 1992 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harigan 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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