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Marigan Family History

Marigan 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: Madigan, Marian, Marin, Marien, Mangan, Mariano, Radigan, Maria

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Where is the Marigan family from?

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

What did your Marigan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Marigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marigan 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Marigan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Marigan. For the veterans among your Marigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marigan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Marigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Marigan in 1971 was 97, and 51 in 2002.

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