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Henmon Family History

Henmon 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: Henton, Hendon, Henman, Henson, Hermon, Hennon, Denmon, Henion, Heron

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Where is the Henmon family from?

You can see how Henmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henmon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Henmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Henmon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Henmon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henmon 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 157 census records available for the last name Henmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henmon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Henmon. 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 Henmon. For the veterans among your Henmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henmon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Henmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Henmon in 1968 was 86, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henmon 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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