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Hinigan Family History

Hinigan 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: Finigan, Hanigan, Henigan, Lanigan, Hannigan, Hinman, Minihan

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Where is the Hinigan family from?

You can see how Hinigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hinigan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hinigan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hinigan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinigan 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 137 census records available for the last name Hinigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinigan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hinigan. 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 Hinigan. For the veterans among your Hinigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinigan lifespan?

Average Hinigan life expectancy in 1976 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hinigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hinigan 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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