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Kiggans Family History

Kiggans 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: Kiggins, Wiggans, Biggins, Higgins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins

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Where is the Kiggans family from?

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

What did your Kiggans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiggans. 55% of Kiggans 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Driller
    19%
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Kiggans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiggans 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kiggans. 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 167 military records available for the last name Kiggans. For the veterans among your Kiggans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiggans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kiggans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kiggans in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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