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Henaghan Family History

Henaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó hEidhneacháin see Heneghan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henaghan family from?

You can see how Henaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Henaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Henaghan families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henaghan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henaghan families in 1911.
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What did your Henaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henaghan. 67% of Henaghan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Henaghan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henaghan were Salesman 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Henaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henaghan 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Henaghan. 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 279 military records available for the last name Henaghan. For the veterans among your Henaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henaghan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Henaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henaghan in 1950 was 43, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henaghan 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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