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Henigh Family History

Henigh 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: Henige, Henig, Hennigh, High, Haigh, Leigh, Honig, Hoenig, Wenig

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Where is the Henigh family from?

You can see how Henigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henigh families were found in USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Henigh family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henigh's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Henigh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henigh 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 72 census records available for the last name Henigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henigh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Henigh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henigh. For the veterans among your Henigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henigh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henigh 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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