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Hennelly Family History

Hennelly Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Henley.

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


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Where is the Hennelly family from?

You can see how Hennelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hennelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hennelly families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hennelly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hennelly families in 1891.
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What did your Hennelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hennelly. 100% of Hennelly men worked as a Builders Labourer and 67% of Hennelly 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Trained Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hennelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennelly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hennelly. 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 593 military records available for the last name Hennelly. For the veterans among your Hennelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennelly lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hennelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hennelly in 1956 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hennelly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennelly 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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