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Henness Family History

Henness Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Hennes or English Hennis.

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


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Where is the Henness family from?

You can see how Henness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Henness families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Henness's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Henness families in 1891.
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What did your Henness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Henness. 100% of Henness 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Henness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henness 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Henness. 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 376 military records available for the last name Henness. For the veterans among your Henness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henness lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Henness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Henness in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henness 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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