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Henfey Family History

Henfey 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, Henney, Heney, Henry, Hanley, Haney, Heaney, Hensley, Healey

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Where is the Henfey family from?

You can see how Henfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henfey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Henfey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Henfey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henfey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henfey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Henfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henfey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Henfey. 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 27 military records available for the last name Henfey. For the veterans among your Henfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henfey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Henfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Henfey in 1970 was 74, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henfey 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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