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Henigar Family History

Henigar Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Henegar, Hennigar, Henigan, Henige, Renegar, Henig, Hennigan

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Where is the Henigar family from?

You can see how Henigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henigar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henigar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Henigar families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Henigar's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Henigar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henigar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henigar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Henigar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Henigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henigar 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Henigar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Henigar. For the veterans among your Henigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henigar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Henigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Henigar in 1978 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

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