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Matigan Family History

Matigan 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: Ratigan, Madigan, Mangan, Radigan, Gavigan, Matin, Matias, Lanigan

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Where is the Matigan family from?

You can see how Matigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Matigan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 39% of all the recorded Matigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matigan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Matigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matigan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Matigan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Matigan. For the veterans among your Matigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matigan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Matigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Matigan in 1973 was 84, and 86 in 1974.

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