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Heney Name Meaning

Irish (Derry): variant of Heaney from Ó hÉanna. English: variant of Henney .

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


Similar surnames: Heeney, Haney, Henry, Henly, Havey, Heyne, Cheney, Hane, Hevey, Hanny

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Where is the Heney family from?

You can see how Heney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 61 Heney families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Heney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Heney. 50% of Heney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heney women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Heney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heney 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Heney. For the veterans among your Heney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heney in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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