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Henen Family History

Henen 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: Henn, Heien, Hanen, Hensen, Hennen, Heney, Hengen, Heyen, Heinen

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Where is the Henen family from?

You can see how Henen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Henen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Henen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Henen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henen 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 Henen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henen. 34% of Henen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Henen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henen were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Henen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Henen. 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 148 military records available for the last name Henen. For the veterans among your Henen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Henen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henen in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henen 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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