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Hennahan Family History

Hennahan 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: Hanrahan, Lenahan, Heneghan, Hanahan, Henneman, Hennigan, Hennegan

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Where is the Hennahan family from?

You can see how Hennahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hennahan families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Hennahan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennahan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hennahan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Hennahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennahan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hennahan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hennahan. For the veterans among your Hennahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennahan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Hennahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hennahan in 1979 was 72, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennahan 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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