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Johnigan Family History

Johnigan Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Journigan.

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


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Where is the Johnigan family from?

You can see how Johnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johnigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Johnigan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnigan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Johnigan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnigan 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 Johnigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnigan. 45% of Johnigan men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Johnigan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnigan were Cook and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • House Work
    34%

What Johnigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Johnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnigan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Johnigan. 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 238 military records available for the last name Johnigan. For the veterans among your Johnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnigan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Johnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Johnigan in 1961 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnigan 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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