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Henedey Family History

Henedey 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: Henley, Hensley, Hendy, Hendry, Henney, Hendel, Hendley, Benedek

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Where is the Henedey family from?

You can see how Henedey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henedey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Henedey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Henedey families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Henedey's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Henedey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Henedey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henedey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Henedey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Henedey. For the veterans among your Henedey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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