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Heanis Family History

Heanis 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: Hanis, Hennis, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Heaney, Means, Hans, Banis

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Where is the Heanis family from?

You can see how Heanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heanis family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Heanis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Heanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Heanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heanis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Heanis. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heanis. For the veterans among your Heanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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