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Henham Family History

Henham Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Henham (Essex Suffolk) both recorded as Henham in 1086. The place-names derive from Old English hēan dative form of hēah ‘high’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Henham family from?

You can see how Henham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Henham families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Henham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Henham families in 1891.
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What did your Henham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henham. 100% of Henham men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Henham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Henham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henham 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Henham. 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 219 military records available for the last name Henham. For the veterans among your Henham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Henham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Henham in 1973 was 90, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henham 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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