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Lonigan Family History

Lonigan Surname Meaning

see Lanigan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lonigan family from?

You can see how Lonigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lonigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lonigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lonigan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lonigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lonigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lonigan 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 Lonigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lonigan. 56% of Lonigan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lonigan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lonigan were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    56%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Lonigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lonigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lonigan 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Lonigan. 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 256 military records available for the last name Lonigan. For the veterans among your Lonigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lonigan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lonigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lonigan in 1965 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lonigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lonigan 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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