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Heney Family History

Heney Surname Meaning

Irish (Derry): variant of Heaney from Ó hÉanna. English: variant of Henney.

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


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Where is the Heney family from?

You can see how Heney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Heney families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heney families in 1891.
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What did your Heney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heney. 60% of Heney men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Heney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heney were Company Director and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Company Director
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Heney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heney. For the veterans among your Heney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heney in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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