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Henighen Family History

Henighen 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, Henige, Hengen, Henschen, Meighen, Henigan, Heiden

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Where is the Henighen family from?

You can see how Henighen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henighen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henighen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Henighen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Henighen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henighen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henighen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Henighen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henighen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Henighen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Henighen. For the veterans among your Henighen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henighen lifespan?

Average Henighen life expectancy in 2000 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henighen 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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