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Henison Family History

Henison 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: Denison, Henson, Benison, Jenison, Kenison, Tenison, Henion, Benson

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Where is the Henison family from?

You can see how Henison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Henison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Henison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henison 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 Henison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Henison. 100% of Henison men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Henison 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Henison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henison 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Henison. 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 99 military records available for the last name Henison. For the veterans among your Henison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Henison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Henison in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henison 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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