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Henaghen Family History

Henaghen 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: Heneghan, Hengen, Henagan, Henschen, Henager, Hagen, Haagen, Hengel

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Where is the Henaghen family from?

You can see how Henaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henaghen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Henaghen families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Henaghen families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Henaghen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Henaghen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henaghen 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 Henaghen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henaghen. 100% of Henaghen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Henaghen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Henaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henaghen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Henaghen. 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 Henaghen. For the veterans among your Henaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henaghen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Henaghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Henaghen in 1975 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henaghen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henaghen 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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