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Henao Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the Belgian province of Hainault. In the 16th century this province was part of the area of the Netherlands controlled by Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Herro, Tena, Hernan, Pena, Hendon, Hegna, Hao, Benac, Penso, Vento

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Where is the Henao family from?

You can see how Henao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Henao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Henao family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Henao's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Henao families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henao ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Henao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henao 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Henao. 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 7 military records available for the last name Henao. For the veterans among your Henao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henao lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Henao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Henao in 1969 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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