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Where is the Hennessy family from?
You can see how Hennessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 145 Hennessy families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hennessy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennessy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennessy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hennessy. 33% of Hennessy men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Hennessy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennessy were Lorry Driver and School Teacher. .
Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hennessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hennessy in 1941 was 57, and 77 in 2004.