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Corigan Family History

Corigan 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: Corgan, Corrigan, Lorigan, Horigan, Organ, Cogan, Morgan, Horgan

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Where is the Corigan family from?

You can see how Corigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Corigan families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Corigan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Corigan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Corigan. 100% of Corigan men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Corigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corigan 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Corigan. 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 197 military records available for the last name Corigan. For the veterans among your Corigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corigan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Corigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Corigan in 1972 was 67, and 43 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corigan 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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