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Leneghan Family History

Leneghan Surname Meaning

see Lenihan.

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


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Where is the Leneghan family from?

You can see how Leneghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leneghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leneghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Leneghan families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leneghan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Leneghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leneghan 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 Leneghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leneghan. 100% of Leneghan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Leneghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Leneghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leneghan 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Leneghan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Leneghan. For the veterans among your Leneghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leneghan lifespan?

Average Leneghan life expectancy in 1989 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leneghan 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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