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Miligan Family History

Miligan Name Meaning

from Ó Maoileagáin see Milligan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Milian, Milligan, Millan, Milan, Madigan, Kilian, Milia, Millman

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Where is the Miligan family from?

You can see how Miligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miligan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Miligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Miligan families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Miligan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Miligan families in 1840.
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What did your Miligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miligan. 32% of Miligan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Miligan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miligan were Machine Operator and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Miligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miligan 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Miligan. 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 358 military records available for the last name Miligan. For the veterans among your Miligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miligan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Miligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Miligan in 1970 was 85, and 82 in 2002.

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