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Hanigan Family History

Hanigan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hannigan.

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


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Where is the Hanigan family from?

You can see how Hanigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hanigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Hanigan families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hanigan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hanigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanigan 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 Hanigan ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hanigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hanigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanigan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hanigan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hanigan. For the veterans among your Hanigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hanigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hanigan in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanigan 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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