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Henzey Family History

Henzey 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: Henley, Henzel, Henney, Henze, Heney, Henry, Hanley, Haney, Heaney

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Where is the Henzey family from?

You can see how Henzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henzey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Henzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Henzey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Henzey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Henzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henzey. 100% of Henzey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Henzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Henzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henzey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Henzey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Henzey. For the veterans among your Henzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henzey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Henzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Henzey in 1967 was 96, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henzey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henzey 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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