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Faligan Family History

Faligan 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: Fagan, Fabian, Radigan, Falin, Gavigan, Ratigan, Halligan, Lanigan

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Where is the Faligan family from?

You can see how Faligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faligan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Faligan families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Faligan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Faligan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faligan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Faligan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Faligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faligan 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 Faligan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Faligan. For the veterans among your Faligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faligan lifespan?

Average Faligan life expectancy in 2001 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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