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Henehan Family History

Henehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennigan.

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


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Where is the Henehan family from?

You can see how Henehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Henehan families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Henehan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Henehan families in 1891.
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What did your Henehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henehan. 100% of Henehan 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 Henehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Henehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henehan 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Henehan. 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 514 military records available for the last name Henehan. For the veterans among your Henehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henehan lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Henehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henehan in 1947 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henehan 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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