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Mighan Family History

Mighan 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: Meighan, Mcghan, Mohan, Millan, Magnan, Milan, Meehan, Milian, Mahan

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Where is the Mighan family from?

You can see how Mighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mighan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mighan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mighan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mighan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mighan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mighan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Mighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mighan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mighan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mighan. For the veterans among your Mighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mighan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Mighan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mighan in 1965 was 66, and 82 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mighan 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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