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Henman Family History

Henman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hinman. Altered form of German Hennemann.

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


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Where is the Henman family from?

You can see how Henman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Henman families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Henman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henman 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 Henman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henman. 32% of Henman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Henman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henman were Farmer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    32%
  • Bricklayer
    27%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    11%
  • Farmer (heavy Worker)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Henman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Henman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Henman. 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 Henman. For the veterans among your Henman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Henman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henman in 1945 was 30, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henman 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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