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Tigan Family History

Tigan 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: Tian, Tan, Organ, Titman, Gan, Fagan, Qian, Lian, Cogan, Pagan

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Where is the Tigan family from?

You can see how Tigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tigan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigan 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 174 census records available for the last name Tigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tigan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tigan. For the veterans among your Tigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tigan in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigan 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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