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Henegan Family History

Henegan 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 Henegan family from?

You can see how Henegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Henegan families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Henegan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Henegan families in 1911.
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What did your Henegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henegan. 39% of Henegan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Henegan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henegan were Porter 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henegan 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Henegan. 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 507 military records available for the last name Henegan. For the veterans among your Henegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henegan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Henegan in 1962 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henegan 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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