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Derrigan Family History

Derrigan 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: Berrigan, Merrigan, Kerrigan, Perrigan, Jernigan, Derrig, Garrigan

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Where is the Derrigan family from?

You can see how Derrigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrigan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derrigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Derrigan families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Derrigan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Derrigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Derrigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrigan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Derrigan. 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 81 military records available for the last name Derrigan. For the veterans among your Derrigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Derrigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derrigan in 1963 was 52, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrigan 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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