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Hennis Family History

Hennis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ennis. Dutch: variant of Hennes.

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


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Where is the Hennis family from?

You can see how Hennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Hennis families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Hennis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennis families in 1891.
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What did your Hennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener (domestic Service) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hennis. 100% of Hennis men worked as a Gardener (domestic Service) and 100% of Hennis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Gardener (domestic Service)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennis 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 Hennis. 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 Hennis. For the veterans among your Hennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hennis in 1951 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennis 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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