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Allighan Family History

Allighan Name 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: Allingham, Halligan, Galligan, Callaghan, Calligan, Callihan

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Where is the Allighan family from?

You can see how Allighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allighan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Allighan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Allighan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Allighan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allighan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allighan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Allighan. 100% of Allighan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Allighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allighan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Allighan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Allighan. For the veterans among your Allighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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