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Hena Family History

Hena 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: Henn, Bena, Sena, Pena, Tena, Vena, Henao, Cena, Lena, Hegna

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Where is the Hena family from?

You can see how Hena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hena families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hena's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hena. 100% of Hena 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Hena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hena 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Hena. 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 206 military records available for the last name Hena. For the veterans among your Hena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hena lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Hena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hena in 1973 was 80, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hena 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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