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Hannagan Family History

Hannagan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Hannigan .

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


Similar surnames: Hanagan, Hannegan, Hanigan, Hennegan, Flannagan, Hannafin, Shannahan

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Where is the Hannagan family from?

You can see how Hannagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hannagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hannagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Hannagan families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hannagan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hannagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hannagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hannagan 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 Hannagan. 60% of Hannagan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hannagan 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Paint Mixer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hannagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hannagan 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 Hannagan. 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 751 military records available for the last name Hannagan. For the veterans among your Hannagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hannagan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hannagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hannagan in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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