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Haughtigan Family History

Haughtigan 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: Haughton, Hartigan, Houghton, Laughton, Laughlin, Ratigan, Vaughan

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Where is the Haughtigan family from?

You can see how Haughtigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haughtigan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haughtigan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Haughtigan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haughtigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haughtigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haughtigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haughtigan. 60% of Haughtigan 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Haughtigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Haughtigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haughtigan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Haughtigan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Haughtigan. For the veterans among your Haughtigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haughtigan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Haughtigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Haughtigan in 1975 was 44, and 80 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haughtigan 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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