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Hanaghan Family History

Hanaghan Surname Meaning

from Ó hAnnagáin see Hannigan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hanaghan family from?

You can see how Hanaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanaghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Hanaghan families living in Cheshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hanaghan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hanaghan families in 1891.
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What did your Hanaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hanaghan. 100% of Hanaghan men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Hanaghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hanaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanaghan 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Hanaghan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Hanaghan. For the veterans among your Hanaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanaghan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hanaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hanaghan in 1965 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanaghan 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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