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Hendee Family History

Hendee Surname Meaning

Variant of Hendy.

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


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Where is the Hendee family from?

You can see how Hendee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hendee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hendee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hendee families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hendee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hendee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hendee 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 Hendee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hendee. 17% of Hendee men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Hendee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hendee were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%

What Hendee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hendee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hendee 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Hendee. 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 869 military records available for the last name Hendee. For the veterans among your Hendee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hendee lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hendee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hendee in 1958 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hendee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hendee 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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