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Henigan Family History

Henigan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennigan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henigan family from?

You can see how Henigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Henigan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Henigan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Henigan families in 1911.
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What did your Henigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henigan. 100% of Henigan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Henigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henigan 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Henigan. 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 631 military records available for the last name Henigan. For the veterans among your Henigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henigan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Henigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henigan in 1949 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henigan 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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