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Hennagan Family History

Hennagan 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: Hennigan, Hennegan, Henagan, Hannagan, Henneman, Hannigan, Hennigar

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Where is the Hennagan family from?

You can see how Hennagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennagan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hennagan family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennagan's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hennagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennagan 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 Hennagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hennagan. 100% of Hennagan men worked as a Farm Labourer Heavy Worker.

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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 1939

  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

What Hennagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Hennagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennagan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hennagan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hennagan. For the veterans among your Hennagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennagan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hennagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hennagan in 1964 was 69, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennagan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennagan 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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