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Hennefent Family History

Hennefent 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: Henneman, Henneke, Hanneken, Hennen, Henneberg, Hennemann, Tennent

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Where is the Hennefent family from?

You can see how Hennefent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hennefent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hennefent family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hennefent's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hennefent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hennefent 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 29 census records available for the last name Hennefent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hennefent 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 immigration records available for the last name Hennefent. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hennefent. For the veterans among your Hennefent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hennefent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Hennefent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hennefent in 1964 was 83, and 40 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hennefent 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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