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Megilligan Family History

Megilligan 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: Milligan, Gilligan, Gillian, Galligan, Nelligan, Millian, Mulligan

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Where is the Megilligan family from?

You can see how Megilligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megilligan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Megilligan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Megilligan families living in Delaware. This was about 75% of all the recorded Megilligan's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Megilligan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Megilligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megilligan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Megilligan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Megilligan. For the veterans among your Megilligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megilligan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Megilligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Megilligan in 1968 was 88, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megilligan 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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