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Ranigan Family History

Ranigan 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: Radigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Branigan, Hanigan, Mangan, Langan, Gavigan

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Where is the Ranigan family from?

You can see how Ranigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ranigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ranigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Ranigan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ranigan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ranigan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ranigan 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 123 census records available for the last name Ranigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ranigan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ranigan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ranigan. For the veterans among your Ranigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ranigan lifespan?

Average Ranigan life expectancy in 1963 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ranigan 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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