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Henady Family History

Henady 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: Hendy, Heady, Kenady, Henry, Henley, Head, Hendry, Healy, Bendy

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Where is the Henady family from?

You can see how Henady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henady family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Henady families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Henady family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Henady's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Henady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henady 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 118 census records available for the last name Henady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henady 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Henady. 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 6 military records available for the last name Henady. For the veterans among your Henady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henady lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Henady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Henady in 1983 was 62, and 13 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henady 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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