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Lorigan Family History

Lorigan Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Lanigan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lorigan family from?

You can see how Lorigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lorigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Lorigan families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lorigan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lorigan families in 1911.
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What did your Lorigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorigan. 59% of Lorigan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lorigan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorigan were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Policeman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Lorigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lorigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorigan 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Lorigan. 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 561 military records available for the last name Lorigan. For the veterans among your Lorigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorigan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lorigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lorigan in 1955 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lorigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorigan 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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