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Nahigan Family History

Nahigan Surname 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: Nahigian, Radigan, Gavigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Madigan, Naiman

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Where is the Nahigan family from?

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

What Nahigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Nahigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahigan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Nahigan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Nahigan. For the veterans among your Nahigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahigan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Nahigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nahigan in 1985 was 57, and 89 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nahigan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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