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Mckelligan Family History

Mckelligan 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: Mcgettigan, Milligan, Mckeegan, Nelligan, Mckellar, Culligan

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Where is the Mckelligan family from?

You can see how Mckelligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelligan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckelligan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mckelligan families living in Nebraska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mckelligan's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mckelligan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckelligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckelligan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Mckelligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelligan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Mckelligan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mckelligan. For the veterans among your Mckelligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelligan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mckelligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mckelligan in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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