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Herrigan Family History

Herrigan 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: Berrigan, Merrigan, Kerrigan, Horrigan, Harrigan, Perrigan, Herriman

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Where is the Herrigan family from?

You can see how Herrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herrigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herrigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Herrigan family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Herrigan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Herrigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herrigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herrigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herrigan. 22% of Herrigan men worked as a Clerk and 30% of Herrigan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herrigan were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herrigan 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Herrigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Herrigan. For the veterans among your Herrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herrigan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Herrigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herrigan in 1968 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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