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Caligan Family History

Caligan 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: Cadigan, Calligan, Radigan, Callan, Gavigan, Ratigan, Calman

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Where is the Caligan family from?

You can see how Caligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caligan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Caligan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caligan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Caligan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caligan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caligan. 100% of Caligan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Caligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caligan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Caligan. 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 128 military records available for the last name Caligan. For the veterans among your Caligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caligan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Caligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Caligan in 1955 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

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