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Heneghen Family History

Heneghen 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, Henschen, Henehan, Hengel, Engen, Heggen, Honegger

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Where is the Heneghen family from?

You can see how Heneghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneghen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Heneghen families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Heneghen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heneghen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Heneghen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneghen 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 Heneghen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heneghen. 60% of Heneghen women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Heneghen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Heneghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneghen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heneghen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Heneghen. For the veterans among your Heneghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneghen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Heneghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Heneghen in 1972 was 93, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneghen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneghen 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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