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Hennies Family History

Hennies Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a pet form of Heinrich or Johannes. See also Hennes.

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


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Where is the Hennies family from?

You can see how Hennies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hennies families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hennies's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hennies families in 1891.
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What did your Hennies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hennies. 100% of Hennies 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hennies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennies 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Hennies. 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 482 military records available for the last name Hennies. For the veterans among your Hennies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennies lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hennies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hennies in 1958 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennies 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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