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Hennan Family History

Hennan Surname Meaning

from Ó hEidhneáin or Ó hEidhneacháin see Heenan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hennan family from?

You can see how Hennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hennan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Hennan families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hennan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennan families in 1891.
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What did your Hennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hennan. 100% of Hennan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennan 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Hennan. 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 593 military records available for the last name Hennan. For the veterans among your Hennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hennan in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennan 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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