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Henagar Family History

Henagar 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: Henegar, Henagan, Henager, Nagar, Renegar, Hennigar, Hanagan, Henigan

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Where is the Henagar family from?

You can see how Henagar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henagar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Henagar family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henagar's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Henagar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henagar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henagar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henagar. 50% of Henagar 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Stone Mason
    50%

What Henagar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Henagar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henagar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Henagar. 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 10 military records available for the last name Henagar. For the veterans among your Henagar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henagar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Henagar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henagar in 1976 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henagar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henagar 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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