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Hennesy Name Meaning

Irish (Cork): variant of Hennessy .

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


Similar surnames: Hennesey, Hennessey, Heney, Heeney, Lenney, Henery, Henness, Heiney

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Where is the Hennesy family from?

You can see how Hennesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennesy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hennesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Hennesy families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hennesy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hennesy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hennesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hennesy. 58% of Hennesy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hennesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennesy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hennesy. 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 Hennesy. For the veterans among your Hennesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennesy lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hennesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hennesy in 1941 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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