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Heneghan Family History

Heneghan Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): variant of Hennigan.

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


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Where is the Heneghan family from?

You can see how Heneghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Heneghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Heneghan families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Heneghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heneghan families in 1891.
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What did your Heneghan 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 Heneghan. 29% of Heneghan men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Heneghan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heneghan were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    29%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    22%
  • Labourer Public Works
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Proprietress Of Cafe
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heneghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneghan 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 Heneghan. 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 597 military records available for the last name Heneghan. For the veterans among your Heneghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneghan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heneghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Heneghan in 1949 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneghan 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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