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Perrigan Family History

Perrigan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Páraigín. Compare Patriquin.

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


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Where is the Perrigan family from?

You can see how Perrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Perrigan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Perrigan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Perrigan families in 1891.
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What did your Perrigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perrigan. 28% of Perrigan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Janitor
    19%

What Perrigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Perrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrigan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Perrigan. 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 201 military records available for the last name Perrigan. For the veterans among your Perrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Perrigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Perrigan in 1962 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perrigan 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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