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Kerigan Family History

Kerigan Surname Meaning

from Ó Ciaragáin see Kerrigan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Kerigan family from?

You can see how Kerigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kerigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Kerigan families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kerigan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kerigan families in 1891.
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What did your Kerigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kerigan. 100% of Kerigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kerigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerigan 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Kerigan. 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 499 military records available for the last name Kerigan. For the veterans among your Kerigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerigan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kerigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kerigan in 1969 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerigan 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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