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Heanue Family History

Heanue Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó hÉanadha ‘descendant of Éanadha’ a personal name possibly a variant of Éanna (see Heaney).

This name is peculiar to north-west Connemara (Galway).

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


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You can see how Heanue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heanue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heanue families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Heanue families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heanue's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heanue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heanue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heanue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heanue. 100% of Heanue men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 327 immigration records available for the last name Heanue. 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 185 military records available for the last name Heanue. For the veterans among your Heanue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heanue lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heanue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heanue in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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