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Healan Family History

Healan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Heelan.

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


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Where is the Healan family from?

You can see how Healan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Healan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Healan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Healan families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Healan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Healan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Healan 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 Healan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Transport Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Healan. 100% of Healan men worked as a Dock Transport Worker and 87% of Healan 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

  • Dock Transport Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Factory Worker
    14%

What Healan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Healan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Healan 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Healan. 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 261 military records available for the last name Healan. For the veterans among your Healan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Healan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Healan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Healan in 1956 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Healan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Healan 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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