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Heninghan Family History

Heninghan 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: Henington, Heneghan, Henigan, Newingham, Hemingway, Meighan

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Where is the Heninghan family from?

You can see how Heninghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heninghan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Heninghan families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heninghan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Heninghan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Heninghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heninghan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Heninghan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heninghan. For the veterans among your Heninghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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