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Hennisey Family History

Hennisey 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: Hennesey, Henney, Hennessy, Heisey, Hennis, Hennies, Hennesy

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Where is the Hennisey family from?

You can see how Hennisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennisey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hennisey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hennisey families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hennisey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hennisey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Hennisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennisey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hennisey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hennisey. For the veterans among your Hennisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennisey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennisey 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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