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Henan Family History

Henan 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, Honan, Henman, Heenan, Henao, Hanan, Hernan, Heman, Kenan, Han

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Where is the Henan family from?

You can see how Henan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Henan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Henan families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Henan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Henan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henan 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 Henan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henan. 50% of Henan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Henan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Henan were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Henan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henan 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Henan. 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 249 military records available for the last name Henan. For the veterans among your Henan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Henan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Henan in 1973 was 55, and 76 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Henan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henan 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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