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Heneley Family History

Heneley 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: Henley, Hensley, Hendley, Meneley, Hanley, Seeley, Bentley, Huntley

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Where is the Heneley family from?

You can see how Heneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heneley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heneley family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heneley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Heneley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneley 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 Heneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heneley. 35% of Heneley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Heneley women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heneley were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Heneley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Heneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneley 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Heneley. 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 74 military records available for the last name Heneley. For the veterans among your Heneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneley lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Heneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heneley in 1991 was 86, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneley 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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