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Hennechan Family History

Hennechan 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, Henneman, Hennegan, Henehan, Venneman, Renehan, Heineman

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Where is the Hennechan family from?

You can see how Hennechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennechan family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Hennechan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Hennechan families living in Peeblesshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hennechan's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Hennechan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Hennechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennechan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hennechan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hennechan. For the veterans among your Hennechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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