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Henaughen search

My second great grandfather was born in Ireland in 1827 according to the Scotland census of 1871. His name was John Henaughen, which I've also seen spelled asHanaughan. I'm hitting a wall and am wondering if this might be one of the surnames that had some typical variations like Hanigan. The family migrated to Scotland in one of the waves between 1840 and 1850. I unfortunately have no information as to whether they were from Northern Ireland or the Republic.

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Hi Danny,

According to the Surnames of Ireland by Dr. Edward MacLysaght, the name O'HENAGHAN" - variant name Henihan and Hennigan is associated with County Mayo, Irish Republic, in the general area of Claremorris. It may link into your"Henaughen. Names vary depending on the gaelic and the english spelling.

Search Irish National Archives - www.nationalarchives.ie - where you will see various records of land ownership and census 1901/11 which may assist you.

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McCoy

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