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Henaman Family History

Henaman 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: Henman, Henagan, Herdman, Hetman, Hegeman, Herman, Hyndman, Helman

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Where is the Henaman family from?

You can see how Henaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Henaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Henaman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Henaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henaman 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 Henaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Henaman. 50% of Henaman men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Henaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Henaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henaman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Henaman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Henaman. For the veterans among your Henaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henaman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Henaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Henaman in 1953 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henaman 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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