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Heneger Family History

Heneger 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: Henegar, Henager, Hunger, Henner, Hengel, Denger, Menger, Enger

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Where is the Heneger family from?

You can see how Heneger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heneger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heneger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Heneger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heneger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heneger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heneger 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 Heneger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heneger. 43% of Heneger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heneger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heneger were Wood Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Wood Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Heneger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heneger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heneger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Heneger. 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 191 military records available for the last name Heneger. For the veterans among your Heneger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heneger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heneger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heneger in 1962 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heneger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heneger 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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