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Henne Family History

Henne Surname Meaning

North German (Hesse): from a pet form of Hans.

German: nickname or metonymic occupational name for a poultry keeper from Middle High German henne ‘hen chicken’.

German: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich.

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


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Where is the Henne family from?

You can see how Henne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Henne families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Henne's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Henne families in 1911.
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What did your Henne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Henne. 34% of Henne 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
    34%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Henne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henne 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Henne. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Henne. For the veterans among your Henne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henne lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Henne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henne in 1945 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henne 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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