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Hennesey Family History

Hennesey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Hennessy.

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


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Where is the Hennesey family from?

You can see how Hennesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennesey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 111 Hennesey families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hennesey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennesey families in 1891.
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What did your Hennesey 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 Hennesey. 30% of Hennesey men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Hennesey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hennesey were General Labourer (gas Works) and Domestic Servant.

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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
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    30%
  • Lorry Driver
    20%
  • General Labourer (gas Works)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

What Hennesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Hennesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennesey 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 Hennesey. 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 Hennesey. For the veterans among your Hennesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennesey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hennesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hennesey in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennesey 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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