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Heneage Family History

Heneage 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: Henige, Henager, Leneave, Hegge, Harnage, Hengel, Deneve, Hage

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Where is the Heneage family from?

You can see how Heneage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heneage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Heneage families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Heneage's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Heneage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneage 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 Heneage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heneage. 100% of Heneage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heneage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Heneage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneage 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Heneage. 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 391 military records available for the last name Heneage. For the veterans among your Heneage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneage lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Heneage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heneage in 1980 was 78, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneage 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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