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Hannigan Family History

Hannigan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAnnagáin ‘descendant of Annagán’ a pet form of the personal name Annach (see Hanna and Hannon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hannigan family from?

You can see how Hannigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 90 Hannigan families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hannigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hannigan families in 1891.
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What did your Hannigan 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 Hannigan. 34% of Hannigan men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Hannigan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hannigan were Medical Practitioner and Sister Of Charity.

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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
    34%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Medical Practitioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Sister Of Charity
    5%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Hannigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannigan 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Hannigan. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Hannigan. For the veterans among your Hannigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannigan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hannigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hannigan in 1942 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hannigan 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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