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Hiligan Family History

Hiligan 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: Milian, Hillman, Hillian, Halligan, Milligan, Kilian, Hilsman

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Where is the Hiligan family from?

You can see how Hiligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiligan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Hiligan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Hiligan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiligan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hiligan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiligan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hiligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiligan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hiligan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiligan. For the veterans among your Hiligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiligan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1976, in the United States, Hiligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hiligan in 1957 was 52, and 65 in 1976.

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