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Karigan Family History

Karigan 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: Karman, Kapitan, Krizan, Radigan, Kurian, Gavigan, Ratigan, Karan

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Where is the Karigan family from?

You can see how Karigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Karigan families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Karigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karigan. 100% of Karigan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Karigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karigan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Karigan. 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 218 military records available for the last name Karigan. For the veterans among your Karigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karigan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Karigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Karigan in 1948 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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