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Raddigan Family History

Raddigan 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: Radigan, Ratigan, Madigan, Bradigan, Rattigan, Cadigan, Radican

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Where is the Raddigan family from?

You can see how Raddigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raddigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raddigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raddigan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Raddigan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Raddigan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Raddigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raddigan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Raddigan. 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 70 military records available for the last name Raddigan. For the veterans among your Raddigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raddigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Raddigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raddigan in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raddigan 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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