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Henager Family History

Henager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Henniger.

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


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Where is the Henager family from?

You can see how Henager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henager family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Henager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Henager families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Henager's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Henager families in 1891.
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What did your Henager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henager. 35% of Henager men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Henager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Henager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henager 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Henager. 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 169 military records available for the last name Henager. For the veterans among your Henager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henager lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Henager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henager in 1964 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henager

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henager 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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