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Henaire Family History

Henaire 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: Henard, Belaire, Henige, Henline, Lemaire, Decaire, Hilaire, Haire

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Where is the Henaire family from?

You can see how Henaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Henaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Henaire families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Henaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Henaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henaire 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 Henaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henaire. 100% of Henaire men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henaire women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Henaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Henaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henaire 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Henaire. 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 47 military records available for the last name Henaire. For the veterans among your Henaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henaire lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Henaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Henaire in 1973 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henaire 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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