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Hennigar Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Henninger .

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


Similar surnames: Henniger, Henegar, Heiniger, Hennigh, Hennigan, Henager, Hennick

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Where is the Hennigar family from?

You can see how Hennigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennigar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennigar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hennigar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennigar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hennigar families in 1891.
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What did your Hennigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hennigar. 20% of Hennigar men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hennigar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennigar were Manager and Attendant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Comptometer Operator
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hennigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennigar 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Hennigar. 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 674 military records available for the last name Hennigar. For the veterans among your Hennigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennigar lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hennigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hennigar in 1947 was 56, and 57 in 2004.

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