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Rannigan Family History

Rannigan 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: Brannigan, Hannigan, Lannigan, Radigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Hennigan

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Where is the Rannigan family from?

You can see how Rannigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rannigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rannigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rannigan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rannigan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rannigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rannigan 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 Rannigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rannigan. 100% of Rannigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rannigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Rannigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rannigan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Rannigan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rannigan. For the veterans among your Rannigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rannigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rannigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rannigan in 1964 was 63, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rannigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rannigan 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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