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Hinnegan Family History

Hinnegan 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: Finnegan, Hennegan, Hannegan, Kinneman, Henneman, Hannigan, Finneran

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Where is the Hinnegan family from?

You can see how Hinnegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinnegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hinnegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Hinnegan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hinnegan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hinnegan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Hinnegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinnegan 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hinnegan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hinnegan. For the veterans among your Hinnegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinnegan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hinnegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hinnegan in 1968 was 45, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinnegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinnegan 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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