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Heneforth Family History

Heneforth 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: Herfurth, Hepworth, Wentworth, Danforth, Hereford, Hemsworth, North

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Where is the Heneforth family from?

You can see how Heneforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneforth family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heneforth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heneforth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heneforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneforth 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 55 census records available for the last name Heneforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneforth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Heneforth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Heneforth. For the veterans among your Heneforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneforth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1991, in the United States, Heneforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heneforth in 1954 was 40, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneforth 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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