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Hartigan Family History

Hartigan Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hArtagáin ‘descendant of Artagán’ a personal name from a double diminutive of Art a byname meaning ‘bear’ or ‘hero’.

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


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Where is the Hartigan family from?

You can see how Hartigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Hartigan families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hartigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hartigan families in 1891.
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What did your Hartigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartigan. 34% of Hartigan men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Hartigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartigan were Lorry Driver and Household Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Barman
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Interior Decorator
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Hartigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartigan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hartigan. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hartigan. For the veterans among your Hartigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartigan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hartigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hartigan in 1949 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hartigan 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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