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Hennard Family History

Hennard Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Haginhard composed of the elements hagin ‘enclosure protected place’ + hard ‘strong hardy’.

Altered form of English Henwood.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hennard family from?

You can see how Hennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Hennard families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hennard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennard families in 1891.
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What did your Hennard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hennard. 100% of Hennard 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennard 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Hennard. 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 229 military records available for the last name Hennard. For the veterans among your Hennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hennard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hennard in 1962 was 82, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennard 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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