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Henagan Family History

Henagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennigan.

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


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Where is the Henagan family from?

You can see how Henagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henagan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henagan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henagan families in 1911.
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What did your Henagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henagan. 32% of Henagan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Henagan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henagan were Janitor 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Henagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henagan 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Henagan. 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 405 military records available for the last name Henagan. For the veterans among your Henagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henagan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Henagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henagan in 1966 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henagan 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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