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Handrahan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hanrahan characteristic of some parts of southern County Tipperary.

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


Similar surnames: Hanrahan, Hanavan, Hanahan, Harrigan, Hourihan, Hanagan, Lanahan

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Where is the Handrahan family from?

You can see how Handrahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Handrahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Handrahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Handrahan families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Handrahan's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Handrahan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Handrahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Handrahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Handrahan. 70% of Handrahan 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
    70%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 537 immigration records available for the last name Handrahan. 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 336 military records available for the last name Handrahan. For the veterans among your Handrahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Handrahan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Handrahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Handrahan in 1958 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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