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Kelligan Family History

Kelligan 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: Nelligan, Halligan, Milligan, Galligan, Kerrigan, Kellman, Culligan

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Where is the Kelligan family from?

You can see how Kelligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kelligan family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelligan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelligan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kelligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kelligan. 100% of Kelligan 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 566 census records available for the last name Kelligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelligan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kelligan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kelligan. For the veterans among your Kelligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelligan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Kelligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kelligan in 1983 was 52, and 83 in 1996.

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