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Hennegar Family History

Hennegar 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: Henegar, Hennigar, Hennegan, Henner, Henneman, Renegar, Hennigan

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Where is the Hennegar family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hennegar. 100% of Hennegar men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hennegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Hennegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennegar 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hennegar. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hennegar. For the veterans among your Hennegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennegar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Hennegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hennegar in 1980 was 84, and 66 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennegar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennegar 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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