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Henegar Family History

Henegar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Henniger. This surname is found predominantly in TN.

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


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Where is the Henegar family from?

You can see how Henegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henegar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henegar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Henegar families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henegar's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Henegar families in 1891.
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What did your Henegar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henegar. 30% of Henegar men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Henegar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henegar were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Saleswoman
    7%

What Henegar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henegar 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Henegar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henegar. For the veterans among your Henegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henegar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Henegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Henegar in 1957 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henegar 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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