Origins of the Henigan surname

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    In 1921, most Henigans lived in yorkshire

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    460 Henigan Travel & migration records
    640 Henigans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Henigan

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Henigans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Henigans in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Machinist

    3

    Cotton Spinner

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Henigans in 1921

    Bricklayers Labourer

    8

    House Decorator

    8

    General Labourer

    6

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    5

    Farm Labourer

    4

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