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Henrihan Family History

Henrihan 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, Heneghan, Henrion, Hennigan, Herriman, Henigan, Hourihan

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Where is the Henrihan family from?

You can see how Henrihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henrihan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Henrihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henrihan family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henrihan's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Henrihan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henrihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Henrihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henrihan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Henrihan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Henrihan. For the veterans among your Henrihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henrihan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henrihan 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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