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Haenny Family History

Haenny Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanny, Henny, Henry, Hanna, Penny, Haney, Henn, Denny, Kenny, Hann

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Where is the Haenny family from?

You can see how Haenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haenny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haenny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Haenny families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Haenny's in USA. California had the highest population of Haenny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haenny 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 Haenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haenny. 60% of Haenny men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Haenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Haenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenny 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Haenny. 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 54 military records available for the last name Haenny. For the veterans among your Haenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenny lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haenny in 1953 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haenny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haenny 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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