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Henneberry Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Dutch Henneberg .

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


Similar surnames: Henneberg, Huntsberry, Throneberry, Ekleberry, Brandeberry, Ikenberry

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Where is the Henneberry family from?

You can see how Henneberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henneberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henneberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Henneberry families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Henneberry's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Henneberry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henneberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Henneberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henneberry. 67% of Henneberry men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Henneberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henneberry 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Henneberry. 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 882 military records available for the last name Henneberry. For the veterans among your Henneberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henneberry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Henneberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Henneberry in 1955 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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