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Henaff Family History

Henaff 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: Sheaff, Teaff, Haff, Henao, Henard, Naff, Knaff, Senff, Henry, Hearn

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Where is the Henaff family from?

You can see how Henaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henaff family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Henaff families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Henaff families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henaff's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Henaff families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Henaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henaff 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Henaff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Henaff. For the veterans among your Henaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henaff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Henaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Henaff in 1963 was 59, and 56 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henaff 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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