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Hannegan Family History

Hannegan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hannigan.

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


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Where is the Hannegan family from?

You can see how Hannegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hannegan families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hannegan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hannegan families in 1911.
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What did your Hannegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hannegan. 25% of Hannegan men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hannegan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannegan were Painter 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
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Hannegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hannegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannegan 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Hannegan. 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 922 military records available for the last name Hannegan. For the veterans among your Hannegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannegan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hannegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hannegan in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannegan 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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