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Henandez Family History

Henandez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Henandez family from?

You can see how Henandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henandez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Henandez families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Henandez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Henandez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henandez 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 Henandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beat Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Henandez. 83% of Henandez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Henandez women worked as a Beat 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

  • Laborer
    83%
  • Cowboy
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beat Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Henandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henandez 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Henandez. 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 69 military records available for the last name Henandez. For the veterans among your Henandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henandez lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Henandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Henandez in 1970 was 42, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henandez 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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